Syrupus Hologagus Frankfurtii
Syrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Polypodium vulgare | ||
Capparis spinosa | 1 oz. ea. | |
Asplenium scolopendrium | ||
Asplenium ceterach | ||
Melissa officinalis | ||
Betonica officinalis | ||
Asplenium ruta muraria | 1 handful ea. | |
Borago officinalis | ||
Anchusa officinalis | ||
Viola odorata | ||
Cuscuta europea | 1⁄2 handful ea. | |
Citrus medica | ||
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
Pimpinella anisum | 2 drams ea. | |
Carthamus tinctorius | 1 oz. | |
Cassia angustifolia | 4 oz. | |
Helleborus niger | 1 oz. | |
Colchicum autumnale | 6 drams | |
Fomitopsis officinalis | ||
Cuscuta europea | ||
Zingiber officinalis | 2 drams ea. | |
Eugenia caryophyllus | 2 scruples | |
Moschus | 1 scruple |
Preparation:
Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk in Powder. Boil briefly, then allow to infuse 24 hours; strain, and to 1 lb., 3 oz. of the strained liquor ad 9 oz. of the Juice of Roses and 3 lbs. of Sugar, and boil gently down to 4 lbs.
Function:
Purges all Humors, especially Melancholy
Use:
1. Chronic and Obstinate Skin diseases, Eczema, Psoriasis
2. Fibroids
3. Leprosy
4. Tumors
5. Cancer
6. Melancholy diseases of the Mind
Dose:
1–2 oz.
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
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