Syrupus de Duabus Radicibus
Syrup of Two Roots,
or Syrup of Two Opening Roots

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Parsley root	Petroselinum crispum
Fennel root	Foeniculum vulgare	2 ounces ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in a sufficient amount of water, strain through a cloth, then with 12 oz. of Sugar, form a Syrup

Function:

Promotes Urine, clears Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation.

Use:

1. Edema;
2. Obesity;
3. Kidney Pain;
4. promotes Menstruation when obstructed by Cold or Phlegm;
5. all obstructions of Phlegm in the body;
6. Fever when associated with putrefaction of Phlegm and Bile.
7. Chlorosis
8. Cold-type Jaundice.

Dose:

1–2 ounces, up to 3 ounces, 2 or 3 times daily.

Comment:

Both this and the Syrup of Five Opening Roots are ancient formulas that have been long used as a staple of Traditional Medicine in the west. In general they are used synonymously, with the Syrup of Five Opening Roots being regarded as stronger.