Tincture of Juniper Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Juniper berry

Juniperus communis

2 handfuls

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Cress

Nasturtium officinale

Saffron

Crocus sativus

1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Steep the bruised Juniper berries in 1 pint of S.V. (ie. 40–60% alcohol) for 3 days, then strain and add the rest and steep for another several days, then strain and keep.

Function:

Warms, clears Cold and Damp, promotes Circulation, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

Loss of Speech following Apoplexy

Dose:

1 spoonful twice daily; can be held in the mouth before swallowing.

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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