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Powder for Hysteria with Agnus Castus

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Agnus Castus
Parsnip seed
Rue seed
Peony seed
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Cardamon
Mace
Cinnamon
Clove

Cassia Wood
Calamus
Faecula of Bryony *

Sugar of Rosemary flowers
Latin
Vitex agnus-castus
Pastinaca sativa
Ruta graveolens
Peonia o
fficinalis
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Elettaria cardamomum
Myristica fragrans
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamonum cassia
Acorus calamus

Bryonia dioica

Rosmarinus officinalis
Amount











1 dram each
1 1⁄2 drams
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:
1. This compound will still be effective without the Faecula of Bryony

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