Decoctum Edulcorans
Decoction to Sweeten
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Smilax sarsaparilla | ||
|
Smilax glabra |
3 oz. ea. | |
|
Santalum citrinum | ||
|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
|
Cornu Cervii |
6 drams ea. |
Preparation:
Infuse in 6 quarts of water, then boil down to 6 pints; strain, and sweeten with Sugar.
Function:
Clears Heat, removes Toxins, resolves Acidity
Use:
It gently promotes Sweat without heating
1. Acute Consumption
2. Moving Pains
3. Rheumatic ailments
4. Ulcers
5. Skin diseases.
Dose:
1⁄2 pint, twice daily
Comment:
This formula obtains its name (Edulcorans) due to its sweetening effect on the Blood. Old Physician would often taste the Blood, and sharp or acidic blood was found to be made more sweet as the patient healed. Hence, a formula such as this resolves acidity and cleanses the acid relics of the Blood.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. The original formula contained Ivory.
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