Syrupus Hologagus Frankfurtii
Syrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Polypodium vulgare | ||
|
Capparis spinosa |
1 oz. ea. | |
|
Asplenium scolopendrium | ||
|
Asplenium ceterach | ||
|
Melissa officinalis | ||
|
Betonica officinalis | ||
|
Asplenium ruta muraria |
1 handful ea. | |
|
Borago officinalis | ||
|
Anchusa officinalis | ||
|
Viola odorata | ||
|
Cuscuta europea |
1⁄2 handful ea. | |
|
Citrus medica | ||
|
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
|
Pimpinella anisum |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Carthamus tinctorius |
1 oz. | |
|
Cassia angustifolia |
4 oz. | |
|
Helleborus niger |
1 oz. | |
|
Colchicum autumnale |
6 drams | |
|
Fomitopsis officinalis | ||
|
Cuscuta europea | ||
|
Zingiber officinalis |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Eugenia caryophyllus |
2 scruples | |
|
Moschus |
1 scruple |
Preparation:
Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk in Powder. Boil briefly, then allow to infuse 24 hours; strain, and to 1 lb., 3 oz. of the strained liquor ad 9 oz. of the Juice of Roses and 3 lbs. of Sugar, and boil gently down to 4 lbs.
Function:
Purges all Humors, especially Melancholy
Use:
1. Chronic and Obstinate Skin diseases, Eczema, Psoriasis
2. Fibroids
3. Leprosy
4. Tumors
5. Cancer
6. Melancholy diseases of the Mind
Dose:
1–2 oz.
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
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