Carminative Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Augustana

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Caraway	Carum carvi
Cumin	Cuminum cyminum	3 drams ea.
Camomile fl ower	Matricaria recutita	1⁄2 handful
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 1⁄2 oz.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Bruise the seeds and decoct (according to Art) in 2 lbs. of water until almost half is gone

Function:

Warms, clears Wind, moves Qi

Use:

1. Wind, Colic, Bloating
2. Indigestion
3. Used in Enemas

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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