Syrupus Cuscuta
Syrup of Dodder of Thyme
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cuscuta europea | 20 drams | |
Terminalia chebula (black) | ||
Terminalia chebula (yellow) | 15 drams ea. | |
Terminalia bellerica | ||
Emblica officinalis | ||
Polypodium vulgare | ||
Glycyrrhiza glabra | ||
Fomitopsis officinalis | ||
Thymus vulgaris | ||
Calamintha officinalis | ||
Anchusa officinalis | ||
Lavendula stoechas | 6 drams ea. | |
Cuscuta europea | ||
Fumaria officinalis | 10 drams ea. | |
Rosa gallica | ||
Pimpinella anisum | ||
Foeniculum vulgare | 2 ½ drams ea. | |
Prunus domestica | 10 | |
Vitis vinifera | 4 oz. | |
Tamarindus indica | 2 ½ oz. |
Preparation:
Infuse for 24 hours in 10 pints of Spring Water, then boil to 6 pints, strain and press, then with Sugar 5 lbs. boil to a syrup. The Stoechas, Dodder and Agaric should be added towards the end of decocting, then infused for a short time after removing from the heat.
Function:
Purges Melancholy and Burnt Humors, strengthens the Stomach and Liver
Use:
1. Melancholy diseases
2. Itches, Scabs
3. Eczema
4. Psoriasis
5. Leprosy, Elephantiasis
6. Hidden or internal Wounds
7. Fibroids
8. Fistulas
9. Cancer
Dose:
2 oz., it was often taken with Decoction of Dodder.
Comment:
Note that Dodder is listed twice in this formula. The first specifies Dodder of Thyme, that is, Dodder collected from Thyme. The second is generic Dodder, usually collected from crop plants.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. If it was required to be more purging, Senna can be added.
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