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Syrupus de Acorus
Syrup of Calamus


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Wirtzung

Herb Name
Calamus
Cowslip

St. John’s wort
Wild Sage
Garden Sage

Betony
Balm
Rue
Bay leaves
Siler Montane
Balsam wood
Balsam fruit

Basil seed
Licorice
Currants
Lavender
flowers
Amaranth

Latin
Acorus calamus
Primula veris
Hypericum perforatum
Salvia spp. *
Salvia o
fficinalis
Betonica o
fficinalis
Melissa o
fficinalis

Ruta graveolens
Laurus nobilis
Siler trilobum
Commiphora opobalsamum Commiphora opobalsamum
Ocinum basilicum
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Ribes nigrum
Lavendula o
fficinalis
Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Amount
1⁄2 ounces
3 handfuls







1 handful ea.



2 drams ea.



1 oz. ea.

* several plants were called "Wild Sage". S. nemorosa (Wood Sage) or S. verbenaca (Clary Sage) are possibly indicated.

Preparation:
With 6 ounces clarified Honey and 12 ounces of Rain water that has been clarified with egg white, form a syrup.

Function:
Stops Wind, clears Damp, regulates Qi

Use:
Paralysis

Dose:
2–4 oz.

Cautions:
None noted

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