Syrup for Apoplexy of Arnold de Villa Nova

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villa Nova

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Borage juice clarified	Borago officinalis	1 lb.
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	4 oz.

Preparation:

Decoct the Senna in the juice, removing the scum; then, with sufficient Sugar form a Syrup.

Function:

Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, purges Excess

Use:

Apoplexy

Dose:

2 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The author suggested substituting Borage with Bugloss or Balm may be used similarly.

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