Decoctum Fructum et Florum
Decoction of Fruits and Flowers

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Figs	Ficus carica	5
Prunes	Prunus domestica	15
Jujubes	Ziziphus jujuba
Sebestens	Cordia spp	20 ea.
Tamarinds	Tamarindus indica	1 ounce ea.
Violet fl ower	Viola odorata
Borage fl ower	Borago officinalis
Bugloss fl ower	Anchusa officinalis
Rose	Rosa gallica	1 dram ea.
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Hops	Humulus lupulus
Endive	Chicorium endiva	1⁄2 handful ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	2 drams

Preparation:

Boil in 3 pounds of Spring Water until one-third has evaporated. The fruit is boiled first for half and hour, then the herbs and Licorice, adding the Flowers towards the end.

Function:

Strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough, clears Heat, opens Obstructions

Use:

used for Cough from Heat; it may be used similarly to Decoction of Fruit

Dose:

3–6 ounce

Cautions:

None noted

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Decoctum Fructum et Florum Decoction of Fruits and Flowers