Decoctum Traumaticum
Decoction for Wounds

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris
Angelica	Angelica archangelica
St. John’s wort	Hypericum perforatum
Mouse-ear	Hieracium pilosella	2 handfuls ea.
Southernwood	Artemisia abrotanum
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Bugle, with roots	Ajuga reptens
Comfrey, with roots	Symphytum officinale
Greater Plantain	Plantago majus
Ribwort Plantain	Plantago lanceolata
Avens	Geum herbanum
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla
Raspberry buds	Rubus fructicosusidaeus
Oak buds	Quercus spp.	1 handful ea.
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum	1⁄2 handful

Preparation:

the herbs were to be gathered at the start of Summer, dried, cut, and stored in containers or bags until needed. When required, take 3 handfuls of the mix, 4 pounds of Spring Water, and 2 pounds of Wine. Boil gently down to half, then strain. Add 1 pound of clarified Honey, remove the scum, and keep for use.

Function:

Clears Heat and Inflammation, clears Blood stasis, relieve pain, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Internal and External Wounds
2. Bruising, Trauma
3. Ulcers
4. old Sores
5. Fistulas;
6. Hemoptysis
7. Consumption
8. Dysentery, etc.

Dose:

2–4, or 6 ounces, 2–4 times daily, or as needed.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Decoctum Traumaticum Decoction for Wounds