Confection to Increase Seed of Augusta

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Augusta (Wirtzung)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	1 1⁄2 drams
Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Pine nut	Nux Pinea
Pistachio	Pistachio verum	1 oz. ea.
Kernels of Indian Nuts	Cocos nucifera
Sisarum	Pastinaca sativa	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Deer Pizzle	Genitalis Cervii	5 drams
Cinquefoil	Potentilla reptens
Palma Christi	Ricinus communis	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
White Mustard seed	Sinapis alba
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Wild Yellow Turnip seed	Brassica rapa *
White Behen	Centaurea behen	1 dram ea.
Onion seed	Allium cepa
Radish seed	Raphanus sativa
Turnip seed	Brassica rapa *
Ash Tree keys	Fraxinus excelsior	2 scruples ea.
Skinks Tails	Scincus	3 drams
Borage	Borago officinalis	2 drams

* This formula contains Turnip seed and Wild Yellow Turnip seed. Obviously two distinct species are intended, however both are used very similarly.

Preparation:

Seethe 2 lbs. of Sugar in wine to form a syrup, add the rest in powder and form a confection or Tablets.

Function:

Strengthen the Kidneys, nourishes Yin, warms the Yang

Use:

1. Increases Seed to improve Fertility
2. Impotence
3. Kidney Yin and Yang deficiency

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Wirtzung said this version was commonly used at Augusta (circa 17th C.)

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