Syrupus Cuscuta
Syrup of Dodder of Thyme

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Dodder of Thyme	Cuscuta europea	20 drams
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (black)
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)	15 drams ea.
Belleric Myrobalan	Terminalia bellerica
Emblic Myrobalan	Emblica officinalis
Polypody root	Polypodium vulgare
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis
Bugloss	Anchusa officinalis
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas	6 drams ea.
Dodder	Cuscuta europea
Fumitory	Fumaria officinalis	10 drams ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	2 ½ drams ea.
Prune	Prunus domestica	10
Raisins stoned	Vitis vinifera	4 oz.
Tamarind	Tamarindus indica	2 ½ oz.

Preparation:

Infuse for 24 hours in 10 pints of Spring Water, then boil to 6 pints, strain and press, then with Sugar 5 lbs. boil to a syrup. The Stoechas, Dodder and Agaric should be added towards the end of decocting, then infused for a short time after removing from the heat.

Function:

Purges Melancholy and Burnt Humors, strengthens the Stomach and Liver

Use:

1. Melancholy diseases
2. Itches, Scabs
3. Eczema
4. Psoriasis
5. Leprosy, Elephantiasis
6. Hidden or internal Wounds
7. Fibroids
8. Fistulas
9. Cancer

Dose:

2 oz., it was often taken with Decoction of Dodder.

Comment:

Note that Dodder is listed twice in this formula. The first specifies Dodder of Thyme, that is, Dodder collected from Thyme. The second is generic Dodder, usually collected from crop plants.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. If it was required to be more purging, Senna can be added.

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