Decoction for Spitting Blood

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Jujubes	Ziziphus jujuba
Sebesten	Cordia spp
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	2 drams ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris	1 dram ea.
Steeled water	Aqua chalebs	1 quart

Preparation:

Decoct until one third has been decocted

Function:

Nourishes Lung, benefits Yin and Qi, stops Bleeding

Use:

Spitting of Blood with Lung weakness

Dose:

2–4 oz., two or three times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Comfrey and/or Plantain can be added

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