Syrup of Betony

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641

Herb Name Betony Rue Celandine Strawberry leaf Eyebright Lovage Pennyroyal Chamedrys Rosemary Oregano Bay leaf Sage Hyssop Licorice Madder Clove Aniseed Dill seed Ammi Parsley seed Lettuce seed Borage flowers Rose

Latin Betonica officinalis Ruta graveolens Chelidonium majus Fragaria spp. Euphrasia officinalis Levisticum officinale Mentha pulegium Teucrinum chamaedrys Rosmarinus officinalis Oreganum vulgare Laurus nobilis Salvia officinalis Hyssopus officinale Glycyrrhiza glabra Rubia tinctorum Eugenia caryophyllus Pimpinella anisum Anethum graveolens Ammi majus Petroselinum crispum Lactuosa sativa Borago officinalis Rosa gallica Amount 1 handful 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Prepare a syrup

Function:

Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, clears Damp, opens Obstructions, ease Pain

Use:

1. Headache from Damp
2. Migraine
3. Neuralgia, Nerve Pain
4. Also promotes Menstruation and relieves Pain

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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