Decoction for Chronic Heat-type Headache

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Roman Wormwood	Artemisia pontica
Fumitory	Fumaria officinalis	1 oz. ea.
Raisins stoned	Vitis vinifera	5 drams
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria	6 drams
Bugloss fl ower	Anchusa officinalis	3 drams ea.
Dodder	Cuscuta europea
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis

Preparation:

Boil in 3 lbs. water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs.

Function:

Clears Liver Heat, stops Pain

Use:

specific for chronic Heat-type Headaches

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Other herbs could be added such as Vervain and Feverfew

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