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Syrupus de Melissae
Syrup of Balm
Syrup of Balm
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Fernelius
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:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment