Tincture of Life (Mynsichts)
Tinctura Vitae
Tincture of Life
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Mynsichts
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Damask Rose water | Aqua Rosa Damascena | 4 lbs |
| Orange peel | Citrus aurantium | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Citron peel | Citrus medica | 2 drams ea. |
| Rose | Rosa gallica | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. |
| Mint | Mentha arvensis | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Balm | Melissa officinalis | 1⁄2 scruple |
| White Sandalwood | Santalum album | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Coriander seed | Coriandrum sativum | |
| Angelica seed | Angelica archangelica | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Indian Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Galangal | Alpina officinarum | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Lesser Cardamom | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Saffron | Crocus sativus | |
| Ambergris | Ambre gris | |
| Musk | Moschus |
Preparation:
Digest for 8 days, then distill in an Alembic; to 7 lbs. of the distillate add 2 oz. of Cassia Wood, 1 oz. of Juice or Confection of Kermes; digest until their Tincture is extracted. Usually sweetened with Sugar at the end.
The Saffron, Musk and Ambergris should be infused at the end rather than distilling them.
Function:
Opens Orifices, Moves Qi, Benefits Heart and Brain
Use:
1. “Exhilarates the Heart”
2. “Revives the Senses”
3. Promotes Digestion, rlieves Colic and Bloating
4. Obstructions of the Lungs, Liver and Spleen
5. Said to preserve Health and promote Longevity.
Dose:
1–2 spoonfuls, which may be added to water or wine.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
It can also be prepared as a tincture in Brandy, adding Rose water at the end.
“It is of an incomparable odour”. (Salmon)
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