Syrupus de Agno Casto
Syrup of Agnus Castus Comp.


Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Agnus Castus
Fleawort seed
Endive seed
Lettuce seed
Purslane seed
Gourd seed
Melon seed
Rue seed
Hemp seed
Water Lily
flower
Mint

Latin


Vitex agnus-castus
Plantago psyllium
Chicorium endiva
Lactuosa sativa
Portulaceae oleracea
Cucurbitas spp.
Citrullus vulgaris
Ruta graveolens
Cannabis sativa
Nymphea alba
Mentha arvensis

Amount


4 oz.
1⁄2
oz.




2 drams ea.


1⁄2
dram ea.

1 handful ea.


Preparation:


Bruise the seeds and boil in 3 lbs. of a decoction made of 1⁄2. ounce each of Lentil and Coriander seed until 2 lbs. has been consumed. Strain, and add 2 oz. of Lemon juice, and 1 1⁄2 lbs. of White Sugar, and make a Syrup according to Art.

Function:


Clears Heat, astringes and Stops Bleeding

Use:


1. Spitting of Blood
2. Spermatorrhea
3. Leukorrhea
4. Catarrh

5. Excessive Menstruation
6. ‘Uterine Fury’ otherwise called ‘Madness of the Womb’; emotion, hysteria or rage
and anger associated with Hormones as seen in adolescents, during PMS or Menopause.
7. Cools the heat of Lust


Dose:


1–1 1⁄2 oz. in a cooling vehicle such as Lettuce or Poppy water

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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