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Vulnerary Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Comfrey root
Plantain
Marshmallow
Pimpinella
Veronica
Sanicle
Licorice

Figs
Latin
Symphytum officinale
Plantago majus
Althea o
fficinalis
Pimpinella saxifraga
Veronica o
fficinlis
Sanicula europaea
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Ficus carica

Amount
2 oz.


3 drams ea.


1⁄2 handful ea.
3 drams
7


Preparation:
Decoct in 1 1⁄2 lbs. each of water and red wine; strain, and add 1 1⁄2 oz. of Simple Oxymel

Function:
Moves Blood, clears Heat, nourishes Yin and Qi, promotes Healing

Use:
1. Wounds and Bruising; especially in the Old or Weak

2. Bruising or Blood Stasis
3. Injury to the Lungs


Dose:

a cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
The basic formula of Comfrey, Plantain, Marshmallow, Licorice and figs may be used, adding other Vulnerary herbs according to need. This may include Yarrow, St. John’s wort, Sage, Madder, Rhubarb etc.

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