Syrupus de Agno Casto
Syrup of Agnus Castus Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Agnus Castus	Vitex agnus-castus	4 oz.
Fleawort seed	Plantago psyllium	1⁄2 oz.
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Gourd seed	Cucurbitas spp.
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris	2 drams ea.
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Hemp seed	Cannabis sativa	1⁄2 dram ea.
Water Lily fl ower	Nymphea alba
Mint	Mentha arvensis	1 handful ea.

Preparation:

Bruise the seeds and boil in 3 lbs. of a decoction made of 1⁄2. ounce each of Lentil and Coriander seed until 2 lbs. has been consumed. Strain, and add 2 oz. of Lemon juice, and 1 1⁄2 lbs. of White Sugar, and make a Syrup according to Art.

Function:

Clears Heat, astringes and Stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Spitting of Blood
2. Spermatorrhea
3. Leukorrhea
4. Catarrh
5. Excessive Menstruation
6. ‘Uterine Fury’ otherwise called ‘Madness of the Womb’; emotion, hysteria or rage and anger associated with Hormones as seen in adolescents, during PMS or Menopause.
7. Cools the heat of Lust

Dose:

1–1 1⁄2 oz. in a cooling vehicle such as Lettuce or Poppy water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Syrupus de Agno Casto Syrup of Agnus Castus Compound