Syrup of Senna Comp.
Syrupus Cassiae Compositum
Syrup of Senna Compound
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Barley | Hordeum vulgare | 1 oz. |
| Endive | Chicorium endiva | 1 handful ea. |
| Chicory | Chicorium intybus | 1⁄2 handful ea. |
| Agrimony | Agrimonia eupatoria | 4 drams ea. |
| Maidenhair | Adiantum capillus-veneris | 7 |
| Hart’s Tongue | Asplenium scolopendrium | 3 drams ea. |
| Fern root | Filicis spp. | 2 drams ea. |
| Celery root | Apium graveolens | 1 dram ea. |
| Fennel root | Foeniculum vulgare | 2 scruples ea. |
| Asparagus root | Asparagus officinale | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Prune | Prunus domestica | |
| Currant | Ribes nigrum | |
| Winter Cherry | Physalis alkekengi | |
| Windweed | Convolvulus spp. | |
| Melon seed | Citrullus vulgaris | |
| Gourd seed | Lagenaria vulgaris | |
| Pumpkin seed | Cucurbita pepo | |
| Cucumber seed | Cucumis sativus | |
| Safflower seed | Carthamus tinctorius | |
| Polypody root | Polypodium vulgare | |
| Endive seed | Chicorium endiva | |
| Chicory seed | Chicorium intybus | |
| Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | |
| Borage flower | Borago officinalis | |
| Bugloss flower | Anchusa officinalis | |
| Violet flower | Viola odorata |
Preparation:
Decoct them, according to Art, in 1 quart of water down to almost half, then press it out, and steep the following in the warm decoction: Senna, Agaric, Rhubarb, of each 6 drams.
Allow to stand overnight, then strain, and add 1 oz. of each of Syrup of Maidenhair, and Syrup of Violet, and with 3 oz. of Sugar, allow it to gently seethe to form a syrup. Allow it to stand until clear, and aromatize with 1⁄2 dram of Cinnamon and 1 scruple of Yellow Sandalwood.
Function:
Clears Heat from the Stomach, Liver and Bowels, clears Damp, promotes Urine, opens the Bowels
Use:
1. Clears Heat from the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
2. Opens the Liver when obstructed by Heat, but with weakness
3. Good for those who are dry and weak, but need gentle purging
4. A gentle medicines for relieving Heat and Dampness or Heat and Phlegm
5. Can be used to purge the old, weak and pregnant
Dose:
1–1 1⁄2 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This can easily be reduced in number; Violet herb and Maidenhair can be added to the decoction rather than adding the Syrups at the end, adding a little more sugar to compensate for the loss from the Syrups.
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