Syrupus de Betonica Compositus
Syrup of Betony Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Betony	Betonica officinalis	1 handful
Rue	Ruta graveolens
Celandine	Chelidonium majus
Strawberry leaf	Fragaria spp.
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis
Lovage	Levisticum officinale
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Chamedrys	Teucrinum chamaedrys
Rosemary	Rosmarinus officinalis
Oregano	Oreganum vulgare
Bay leaf	Laurus nobilis
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Madder	Rubia tinctorum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1⁄2 handful ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Dill seed	Anethum graveolens
Ammi	Ammi majus
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa	1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Borage fl owers	Borago officinalis
Rose	Rosa gallica	1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Prepare a syrup

Function:

Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, clears Damp, opens Obstructions, ease Pain

Use:

1. Headache from Damp
2. Migraine
3. Neuralgia, Nerve Pain
4. Also promotes Menstruation and relieves Pain

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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