Decoctum Fructum
Decoction of Fruit

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fig	Ficus carica
Prune	Prunus domestica	15 of each
Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba
Sebesten	Cordia spp	20 of each
Hops	Humulus lupulus	1 1⁄2 handful
Endive	Chicorium endiva
Purslane	Portulaceae oleracea
Chicory	Chicorium intybus	1⁄2 handful ea.
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Gourd seed	Cucurbitas spp.
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus	1 dram ea.
Sour Dates	Diospyros lotus	1 ounce
Violet	Viola odorata	1⁄2 ounce

Preparation:

Decoct all except the Dates in sufficient water until one-third has evaporated, adding the cut Dates at the end.

Function:

Clears Heat and Phlegm, clears Irritation, stops Cough, Laxative

Use:

1. clears Phlegm and Heat from the Lungs, good for Cough and Bronchitis;
2. clears Phlegm and Heat from the Stomach and Bowels;
3. it is gentle, and strengthens while cleansing;
4. also clears Heat from the Liver
5. used for Hernias.

Dose:

2–4, or 6 ounces.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Dandelion may replace Chicory; Sebestens may be replaced by increasing the number of Prunes or Jujubes.
2. To Purge, take with Rhubarb powder.

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