Decoction for Excessive Menstruation

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla
Comfrey	Symphytum officinale	1 oz. ea.
Barberry seed	Berberis vulgaris
Sorrel	Rumex acetosa	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	2 drams ea.
Plantain juice depurated	Plantago majus	1 1⁄2 lbs.

Preparation:

Macerate the herbs 24 hours, bring to the boil, strain, dissolve in the gums, and sweeten with Syrup of Quince (or Honey).

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, Stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Excessive Menstruation
2. May also be used for Bleeding of the Lungs from Heat

Dose:

a small cupful 2–3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

A strong decoction of fresh Plantain may be used in place of the Juice.

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