Powder for Hysteria with Agnus Castus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Agnus Castus Parsnip seed Rue seed Peony seed Aniseed Fennel seed Cardamon Mace Cinnamon Clove Cassia Wood Calamus Faecula of Bryony * Sugar of Rosemary flowers

Latin Vitex agnus-castus Pastinaca sativa Ruta graveolens Peonia officinalis Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Elettaria cardamomum Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum cassia Acorus calamus Bryonia dioica Rosmarinus officinalis Amount 1 dram ea. 1 1⁄2 drams weight of all the rest

* The Faecula (also called the Precipitate) of Bryony is made as follows: Take Bryony roots, cut and bruise them, then strongly express the juice. Set in a cold place, and let it stand to settle. This will cause a white powder like starch to precipitate to the bottom. Pour off the juice, and dry the precipitate in the shade; keep for use.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Settles Wind, moves Qi, eases Spasms, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Hysteria
2. Menstrual Cramping
3. Obstructed Menstruation
4. Pre-menstrual symptoms
5. Leukorrhea

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This compound will still be effective without the Faecula of Bryony

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