Traumatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Burdock root	Arctium lappa	3 oz.
Madder root	Rubia tinctorum	6 drams
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	2 drams
Dittany of Crete	Origanum dictamnus
St. Johns Wort	Hypericum perforatum
Sanicle	Sanicula europaea
Bugle	Ajuga reptens	1 handful ea.

Preparation:

Decoction. It can be decocted in wine, or equal parts of water and wine. If there is heat, decoct in water.

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, moves the Blood, clears Stasis

Use:

1. Bruising
2. Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury with Inflammation
3. Injury and Inflammation of the Nerves

Dose:

A cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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