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Syrup of Hyssop

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

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

6 drams ea.


5 drams ea.
3 drams
1 oz.
20

2 1⁄2 drams ea.

2 drams ea.
6
5
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

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