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Syrup de Absynthio Compositus
Compound Syrup of Wormwood


Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Wormwood
Rose
Indian Spikenard
White wine
Quince juice

Latin
Artemisia absinthum
Rosa gallica
Nardostachys jatamansi
Vinum alba

Succus Cydonia
Amount
1⁄2 lb.
2 oz.
3 drams

2 1⁄2 lbs. ea.

Preparation:
Digest in a warm place for a day, then boil gently in B.M. down to half, and strain. With 2 lbs. of Sugar, make a Syrup according to Art.
Usually Roman Wormwood was used in place of Wormwood; clari
fied Honey was often preferred to Sugar. Renodeus said often there were two versions prepared at some Apothecaries: one of Common Wormwood and Honey, the other of Roman Wormwood and Sugar.

Function:
Clears Phlegm and Damp, strengthens the Stomach and Liver

Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Poor appetite
3. Phlegm obstructing the Stomach

4. Edema
5. Jaundice
6. Obstruction of the Liver or Spleen
7. Cachexia
8. Epilepsy


Dose:

1⁄2–1 oz.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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