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Klosterfrau Melissengeist
Monastic Spirit of Balm

Tradition:
Western (German)

Source / Author:
Traditional Patent Medicine

Herb Name
Balm
Elecampane
Angelica
Ginger

Gentian
Cinnamon
Clove
Galangal
Black Pepper
Nutmeg
Senna leaf
Cardamon

Latin
Melissa officinalis
Inula helenium
Angelica archangelica
Zingiber officinalis
Gentiana lutea
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Alpina officinarum
Piper nigrum
Myristica fragrans
Cassia angustifolia
Elettaria cardamomum
Amount
55 grams



70 grams ea.
32 grams

28 grams ea.

7 grams
3
1⁄2 grams
1 gram


Preparation:
The above shows the proportions used in the traditional formula. It is made into a clear distillate with 79% Alcohol.

Function:
Moves the Qi, Calms the Mind, Benefits Stomach, Prevents Infection

Use:
1.
Anxiety, Nervousness
2. Nervous or Stress Headaches
3. Nervous Stomach
4. Nervous Heart disorders
5. Insomnia
6. Prevents infection during epidemics


Dose:
1–3 teaspoonfuls, taken diluted in water, herb tea, or juice.

Cautions:
Not used in children

Modifications:

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This is a very old traditional German Patent Medicine which has been traditionally prepared in a Monastery, and is still available and widely used in Germany for a wide range of nervous disorders. There are many copies of this medicine, but this the most famous, and best known of this type of traditional remedy.

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