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Syrupus de Artemisia
Syrup of Mugwort
Syrup of Mugwort
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopeia Augustana
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Herb Name
Mugwort
Pennyroyal Calamint Balm Oregano Arssmart Dittany of Crete Savin Marjoram Germander St. John’s wort Ground Pine Feverfew Rue Centaury Betony Bugloss Fennel root Celery root Parsley root Asparagus root Butchers Broom root Saxifrage root Elecampane Cyperus Madder Orris root Peony root Juniper berry Lovage seed Parsley seed Celery seed Annis seed Nigella seed Cubebs Costus Cassia Wood Cardamon Calamus Asarabacca root Pellitory of Spain Valerian |
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Preparation:
Bruise the herbs, infuse for 24 hours in 14 pounds of water, then boil gently until half is gone. Strain and press well, then with 2 pounds each of Sugar and Honey, and 4 ounces of Vinegar (added towards the end) form a Syrup. Often 3 drams each of Cinnamon and Spikenard powders were added at the end to aromatize.
Function:
Moves Qi and Blood, Regulates Menstruation, calms the Mind, relieves Pain, strengthens the Uterus
Use:
1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Premenstrual symptoms
4. Hyper-emotionalism
5. Breast tenderness
6. Bloating associated with Menstruation
7. Cramps;
8. Dysmenorrhea.
9. It can help promote and regulate the Menstrual Cycle.
10. It is also good for mild Stress and Anxiety
Dose:
1–2 ounces; taken for a week before Menstruation for PMS and Dysmenorrhea
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
1. There were a number of variations, usually reductions in the number of ingredients, used in various Pharmacopeias.
2. It can also be used in another form, such as in Powder or Tincture.
This is the type of Traditional formula which can be very useful for inspiration. The formula can easily be reduced to half the number of ingredients or less, and still be highly efficacious. Further, a number of different formulas for different conditions can be created from the medicines within this single formula.
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