Decoction of Dodder of Thyme
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Cuscuta europea | ||
|
Lavendula stoechas | ||
|
Terminalia chebula (black) |
1 1⁄4 oz. ea. | |
|
Terminalia chebula | ||
|
Terminalia bellerica | ||
|
Emblica officinalis | ||
|
Operculina turpethum | ||
|
Peonia officinalis | ||
|
Fomitopsis officinalis |
2 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
|
Polypodium vulgare | ||
|
Cassia angustifolia |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Fumaria officinalis | ||
|
Juncus odoratus |
1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
|
Helleborus niger praeparata |
1 dram | |
|
Sal Gem |
2 scruples | |
|
Ribes nigrum |
3⁄4 oz. |
Preparation:
Boil all (except the Dodder) in sufficient water, decoct them together well, adding the Dodder towards the end.
Function:
Purges Melancholy and Burnt Bile, also Phlegm
Use:
1. Melancholy
2. Dementia
3. Tumors
4. Adjunct in Cancer treatment
5. Chronic and obstinate skin diseases
Dose:
2–4, or 6 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Some versions added Thyme, Borage, Bugloss, Dates, Figs etc.
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