Electuary to Promote Fertility

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Madder Mugwort Mint Wormwood Fennel root Squinanth Marjoram Calamus Nep Aniseed Clove Bugloss flower Balm flowers Cyperus root Galangal Fennel Ameos Siler montane Cinnamon Raisin

Latin Rubia tinctorum Artemisia vulgaris Mentha arvensis Artemisia absinthum Foeniculum vulgare Juncus odoratus Oreganum marjorana Acorus calamus Nepeta cataria Pimpinella anisum Eugenia caryophyllus Anchusa officinalis Melissa officinalis Cyperus rotundus Alpina officinarum Foeniculum vulgare Ammi majus Siler montanum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Vitis vinifera Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 5 drams ea.

Boil together, according to Art; strain, then with sufficient Honey, form a Syrup; then add the following in fine powder:

Herb Name Mastic Ginger Mace Clove Ivory Saffron Nutmeg Doronicum Zedoary Basil

Latin Pistacia lentiscus Zingiber officinalis Myristica fragrans Eugenia caryophyllus Eboris Crocus sativus Myristica fragrans Doronicum hookeri Curcuma zedoaria Ocinum basilicum Amount 1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Mix well

Function:

Strengthens the Kidneys and Uterus, regulates Qi and Blood, promotes Fertility

Use:

Female Infertility

Dose:

2 ounce each morning

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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