Decoction of Senna

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Senna

Cassia angustifolia

2 oz.

Polypody

Polypodium vulgare

1⁄2 oz.

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

1 dram

Raisins, stoned

Vitis vinifera

2 oz.

Sebestens

Cordia spp

Prunes

Prunus domestica

12 each

Borage flowers

Borago officinalis

Violets flowers

Viola odorata

Rose flowers

Rosa gallica

Rosemary flowers

Rosmarinus officinalis

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Boil in 4 lbs. of Water until half is gone, adding the Senna towards the end.

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Melancholy diseases of the Head

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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