Klosterfrau Melissengeist
Monastic Spirit of Balm

Tradition:

Western (German)

Source / Author:

Traditional Monastic Medicine

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Balm

Melissa officinalis

55 grams

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

Gentian

Gentiana lutea

70 grams ea.

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

32 grams

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

Galangal

Alpina officinarum

28 grams ea.

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

7 grams ea.

Senna leaf

Cassia angustifolia

3 ½ grams

Cardamon

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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