Powder for Hysteria with Agnus Castus
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Vitex agnus-castus | ||
Pastinaca sativa | ||
Ruta graveolens | ||
Peonia officinalis | ||
Pimpinella anisum | ||
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Cinnamonum cassia | ||
Acorus calamus | 1 dram ea. | |
Bryonia dioica | 1 1⁄2 drams | |
Rosmarinus officinalis | weight of all the rest |
* The Faecula (also called the Precipitate) of Bryony is made as follows: Take Bryony roots, cut and bruise them, then strongly express the juice. Set in a cold place, and let it stand to settle. This will cause a white powder like starch to precipitate to the bottom. Pour off the juice, and dry the precipitate in the shade; keep for use.
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Settles Wind, moves Qi, eases Spasms, relieves Pain
Use:
1. Hysteria
2. Menstrual Cramping
3. Obstructed Menstruation
4. Pre-menstrual symptoms
5. Leukorrhea
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This compound will still be effective without the Faecula of Bryony
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