Klosterfrau Melissengeist
Monastic Spirit of Balm
Tradition:
Western (German)
Source / Author:
Traditional Monastic Medicine
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Melissa officinalis | 55 grams | |
Inula helenium | ||
Angelica archangelica | ||
Zingiber officinalis | ||
Gentiana lutea | 70 grams ea. | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 32 grams | |
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Alpina officinarum | 28 grams ea. | |
Piper nigrum | ||
Myristica fragrans | 7 grams ea. | |
Cassia angustifolia | 3 ½ grams | |
Elettaria cardamomum | 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:
History:
Developed in 1826 by the nun Maria Clementine Martin near Cologne Cathedral. It was based on centuries-old monastic herbal formulas and is recognized as the first traditional medicinal product approved across the European Union for its established efficacy based on long-standing use.
It is still commonly used in Germany and throughout Europe.
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