Syrupus Hologagus Frankfurtii
Syrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
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Polypodium vulgare |
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Capparis spinosa |
1 oz. ea. |
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Asplenium scolopendrium |
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Asplenium ceterach |
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Melissa officinalis |
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Betonica officinalis |
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Asplenium ruta muraria |
1 handful ea. |
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Borago officinalis |
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Anchusa officinalis |
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Viola odorata |
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Cuscuta europea |
1⁄2 handful ea. |
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Citrus medica |
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Foeniculum vulgare |
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Pimpinella anisum |
2 drams ea. |
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Carthamus tinctorius |
1 oz. |
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Cassia angustifolia |
4 oz. |
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Helleborus niger |
1 oz. |
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Colchicum autumnale |
6 drams |
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Fomitopsis officinalis |
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Cuscuta europea |
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Zingiber officinalis |
2 drams ea. |
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Eugenia caryophyllus |
2 scruples |
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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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