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Syrupus de Melissae
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
Latin
Lycopsis arvensis
Dictamnus albus
Potentilla reptens
Scorzonera hispanica
Melissa officinalis
Scabiosa arvensis
Succisa pratensis
Borago officinalis
Lycopsis arvensis
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rumex acetosa
Citrus medica
Foeniculum vulgare
Carduus benedictus
Ocinum basilicum
Amount
1 oz.


1⁄2 oz. ea.





1 handful ea.




3 drams ea.

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

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