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Syrupus de Melissae
Syrup of Balm


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Fernel

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
Anchusa officinalis
Dictamnus albus
Potentilla reptens
Scorzonera hispanica
Melissa o
fficinalis
Scabiosa arvensis
Succisa pratensis
Borago o
fficinalis
Anchusa officinalis
Rosmarinus o
fficinalis
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

Modifications:

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"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)

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