Syrupus Exhilarans
The Exhilarative Syrup
Western
Laurent
Infuse the Kermes berries in the clarified juices overnight with the heat of hot ashes; then, to the strongly expressed infusion add the Sugar and form a Syrup with the heat of a B.M., then add the rest in powder except the Saffron which is to be tied up in a cloth and infused in the completed Syrup.
Clears Heat, Strengthens the Heart, Resolves Melancholy, Exhilarates
1. Melancholy
2. Sorrow, Sadness
3. Heart weakness
4. Restlessness, Insomnia, Irritability
5. Palpitations with Anxiety
1–2 oz. in the morning before breakfast and at night before sleep.
None noted
Laurent was chief Physician to the King of France in the 17th century. He apparently confessed the syrup was originally written by Castellana, the King’s Surgeon, however it still carried his name. It first appeared in a book by Laurent regarding Conservation of Sight, Melancholy, Catarrh and old Age.
It Nourishes Heart Yin, clears Heat, settles the Heart and calms the Spirits, thereby promoting an Exhilarative effect.
It is similar to Syrup of Apples Purgative (King Sabor’s Syrup).
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The Exhilarative Syrup
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Laurent
Herb NameBorage juiceBugloss juice Sweet Apple juice Balm juice Kermes Saffron Cooling Pearl Powder Ambergris Compound Powder Sugar |
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Preparation:
Infuse the Kermes berries in the clarified juices overnight with the heat of hot ashes; then, to the strongly expressed infusion add the Sugar and form a Syrup with the heat of a B.M., then add the rest in powder except the Saffron which is to be tied up in a cloth and infused in the completed Syrup.
Function:
Clears Heat, Strengthens the Heart, Resolves Melancholy, Exhilarates
Use:
1. Melancholy
2. Sorrow, Sadness
3. Heart weakness
4. Restlessness, Insomnia, Irritability
5. Palpitations with Anxiety
Dose:
1–2 oz. in the morning before breakfast and at night before sleep.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Laurent was chief Physician to the King of France in the 17th century. He apparently confessed the syrup was originally written by Castellana, the King’s Surgeon, however it still carried his name. It first appeared in a book by Laurent regarding Conservation of Sight, Melancholy, Catarrh and old Age.
It Nourishes Heart Yin, clears Heat, settles the Heart and calms the Spirits, thereby promoting an Exhilarative effect.
It is similar to Syrup of Apples Purgative (King Sabor’s Syrup).
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