Syrupus de Acorus
Syrup of Calamus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Calamus Cowslip St. John’s wort Wild Sage Garden Sage Betony Balm Rue Bay leaves Siler Montane Balsam wood Balsam fruit Basil seed Licorice Currants Lavender flowers Amaranth

Latin Acorus calamus Primula veris Hypericum perforatum Salvia spp. * Salvia officinalis Betonica officinalis Melissa officinalis Ruta graveolens Laurus nobilis Siler trilobum Commiphora opobalsamum Commiphora opobalsamum Ocinum basilicum Glycyrrhiza glabra Ribes nigrum Lavendula officinalis Amaranthus hypochondriacus Amount 1⁄2 ounces 3 handfuls 1 handful ea. 2 drams ea. 1 oz. ea.

* several plants were called “Wild Sage”. S. nemorosa (Wood Sage) or S. verbenaca (Clary Sage) are possibly indicated.

Preparation:

With 6 ounces clarified Honey and 12 ounces of Rain water that has been clarified with egg white, form a syrup.

Function:

Stops Wind, clears Damp, regulates Qi

Use:

Paralysis

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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