Confection to Increase Seed of Augusta

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Augusta (Wirtzung)

Herb Name Ginger Almond Pine nut Pistachio Kernels of Indian Nuts Sisarum Deer Pizzle Cinquefoil Palma Christi Galangal Clove Cinnamon White Mustard seed Long Pepper Wild Yellow Turnip seed White Behen Onion seed Radish seed Turnip seed Ash Tree keys Skinks Tails Borage

Latin Zingiber officinalis Prunus amygdalus dulcis Nux Pinea Pistachio verum Cocos nucifera Pastinaca sativa Genitalis Cervii Potentilla reptens Ricinus communis Alpina officinarum Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Sinapis alba Piper longum Brassica rapa * Centaurea behen Allium cepa Raphanus sativa Brassica rapa * Fraxinus excelsior Scincus Borago officinalis Amount 1 1⁄2 drams 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 5 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 2 scruples ea. 3 drams 2 drams

* This formula contains Turnip seed and Wild Yellow Turnip seed. Obviously two distinct species are intended, however both are used very similarly.

Preparation:

Seethe 2 lbs. of Sugar in wine to form a syrup, add the rest in powder and form a confection or Tablets.

Function:

Strengthen the Kidneys, nourishes Yin, warms the Yang

Use:

1. Increases Seed to improve Fertility
2. Impotence
3. Kidney Yin and Yang deficiency

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Wirtzung said this version was commonly used at Augusta (circa 17th C.)

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