Syrupus Hyssopus Amaran
Syrup of Hyssop of Amaran

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale	5 drams
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	6 drams ea.
Celery root	Apium graveolens
Fennel root	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	5 drams ea.
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare	3 drams
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 oz.
Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba	20
Orris	Iris germanica
Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum-graecum	2 1⁄2 drams ea.
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris
Marshmallow seed	Althea officinalis	2 drams ea.
Fig	Ficus carica	6
Date	Diospyros lotus	5
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis	1 aureum *

* weight of a Roman Gold coin; approx. 6 grams

Preparation:

Decoct in 5 lbs of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs. With Honey and Sugar of each 1⁄2 lb. form a syrup.

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Cold Phlegm
2. Lung weakness with Wheezing caused by Cold Phlegm

Dose:

1 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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