Styptic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Nettle root	Urtica dioica
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale	1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Yarrow	Achillea millefolium
Plantain	Plantago majus	1 handful ea.
Pomegranate peel	Punica granatum
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica	2 drams ea.
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus niger	3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Boil in 3 pints of Water to 28 ounces; strain and add Syrup of dried Roses 4 ounces, mix.

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Heat-type Bleeding of the Lungs, Stomach, Bladder, Kidney or Bowels
2. Excessive Menstruation associated with Heat

Dose:

1⁄4 pint twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. To Make stronger, the following was traditionally added: Sugar of Lead 1 scruple; Astringent Crocus of Mars 4 scruples; Mix.
2. This can be simplified to Nettle root, Comfrey root, Yarrow and Plantain

Similar Formulas:

This is another expanded version of the combination of Boyles Syrup (Syrup of Plantain and Comfrey), highly regarded for Spitting of Blood.

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