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Syrupus de Melissae
Syrup of Balm
Syrup of Balm
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Fernel
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Herb Name
Bugloss root-bark
White Dittany root-bark Cinquefoil root Scorzonera root Balm Scabious Devil’s Bit Borage Bugloss Rosemary Sorrel seed Citron seed Fennel seed Blessed Thistle seed Basil seed |
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Preparation:
Boil them in 4 lbs of water until half is consumed. Then strain and add 3 lbs. of White sugar, and 1⁄2 lb. each of Balm Juice and Rose water; Boil gently to a syrup. Then perfume with 1⁄2 ounce each of Cinnamon and Yellow Sandalwood. The Spices were sometimes omitted.
Function:
Clears Heat, strengthens the Heart, benefits Yin, resists Melancholy
Use:
1. Strengthens Heart, Lungs and Stomach
2. Fever
3. Strengthens Brain and restores Memory
4. Melancholy
5. Used for Fatigue, chronic Weakness
6. Consumption
Dose:
1–3 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
"It is an excellent cordial, and strengthens the Heart, Breast, and Stomach, it resists Melancholy, revives the Spirits, is given with good success in Fevers, it strengthens the Memory, and relieves languishing nature". (Culpeper)
"it Comforts Nature, and Fortifies the Whole Body". (Salmon)
"it Comforts Nature, and Fortifies the Whole Body". (Salmon)
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