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Syrupus Cuscuta
Syrup of Dodder of Thyme
Syrup of Dodder of Thyme
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Dodder of Thyme
Black Myrobalan Yellow Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Polypody root Licorice Agaric Thyme Calamint Bugloss Stoechas Dodder Fumitory Rose Aniseed Fennel seed Prune Raisins stoned Tamarind |
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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 towrds 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.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. If it was required to be more purging, Senna can be added.
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.
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