Syrupus de Acorus
Syrup of Calamus

Tradition:

Western

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Calamus	Acorus calamus	1⁄2 ounces
Cowslip	Primula veris	3 handfuls
St. John’s wort	Hypericum perforatum
Wild Sage	Salvia spp. *
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Balm	Melissa officinalis
Rue	Ruta graveolens
Bay leaves	Laurus nobilis	1 handful ea.
Siler Montane	Siler trilobum
Balsam wood	Commiphora opobalsamum
Balsam fruit	Commiphora opobalsamum
Basil seed	Ocinum basilicum	2 drams ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Currants	Ribes nigrum
Lavender fl owers	Lavendula officinalis
Amaranth	Amaranthus hypochondriacus	1 oz. ea.

* several plants were called “Wild Sage”. S. nemorosa (Wood Sage) or S. verbenaca (Clary Sage) are possibly indicated.

With 6 ounces clarified Honey and 12 ounces of Rain water that has been clarified with egg white, form a syrup.

Stops Wind, clears Damp, regulates Qi

Paralysis

2–4 oz.

None noted