Traumatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria	4 handfuls
Ground Ivy	Glechoma hederacea
Scabious	Scabiosa arvensis
Coltsfoot	Tussilago farfara	2 handfuls ea.
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale	1 handful
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	4 oz.
Elecampane	Inula helenium	1 oz.

Preparation:

Boil in sufficient water to 1 Gallon

Function:

Clears Heat, moves Blood, promotes Healing, strengthens Qi

Use:

1. Wounds and Bruising
2. Wounds or Bruising of the Chest and Lungs
3. Wounds or Bruising of the Internal Organs
4. Trauma or Bruising with Weakness or Deficiency

Dose:

4 oz (or a small cupful) 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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