Decoctum Helixae
Decoction of Snails

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Snails prepared *

Helix

12

Cow Milk

Lac

2 lbs.

* Fresh Snails are shelled and cleansed before decocting.

Preparation:

Boil the snails gently in the milk to half, Strain, then add 1 oz. of Rose Water and ½ oz. of White Sugar candy. They may also be decocted in Water, but Milk is better to nourish the Yin in weak and dry bodies.

Function:

Clears Heat, Nourishes Yin

Use:

Dry mouth, night sweats, Tidal Fever or chronic Low-Grade Fever, generally dryness of the body
1. Weakness and wasting from Yin Deficiency
2. Consumption
3. Cachexia in Tuberculosis or Cancer

Dose:

Take a draught each morning.

Cautions:

Not used in Phlegm or Damp conditions.

Modifications:

1. Snails may also be added to Chicken Soup.
2. Herbs such as Comfrey, Plantain leaf, Figs or Licorice can be added.

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