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Syrup de Absynthio Compositus
Compound Syrup of Wormwood
Compound Syrup of Wormwood
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Wormwood
Rose Indian Spikenard White wine Quince juice |
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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; clarified Honey was often preferred to Sugar. Renodeus said often there were two versions prepared at 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:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
