Syrupus Fumaria Minus
Syrup of Fumitory Lesser
Western, Unani
Mesue
Decoct in 7 lbs water to the third part. Then with clarified Fumitory juice and Sugar, of each 2 lbs., boil to a Syrup.
Clears Heat, drains Damp, opens Obstructions, resolves Melancholy
1. Herpes
2. Acne
3. Eczema
4. Psoriasis
5. Swollen Nodes, Lymphadenitis
6. Fibroids
1–3 oz.
None noted
This was not as commonly used as the Syrup of Fumitory Greater of Mesue.
It was specifically used for ‘Salt-pituitous Humors’ which causes chronic skin diseases in particular.
There appears to be an excessive amount of water and boiling for the amount of herbs. Violet and Dodder would not normally be boiled for so long, so would be added towards the end of decoction. 2 oz. of Myrobalan and 1 ounce of Wormwood then appears to be too little in 7 lbs. of water (approx. 3 1⁄2 liters).
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Syrup of Fumitory Lesser
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb NameYellow MyrobalanViolet Dodder Wormwood |
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Preparation:
Decoct in 7 lbs water to the third part. Then with clarified Fumitory juice and Sugar, of each 2 lbs., boil to a Syrup.
Function:
Clears Heat, drains Damp, opens Obstructions, resolves Melancholy
Use:
1. Herpes
2. Acne
3. Eczema
4. Psoriasis
5. Swollen Nodes, Lymphadenitis
6. Fibroids
Dose:
1–3 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This was not as commonly used as the Syrup of Fumitory Greater of Mesue.
It was specifically used for ‘Salt-pituitous Humors’ which causes chronic skin diseases in particular.
There appears to be an excessive amount of water and boiling for the amount of herbs. Violet and Dodder would not normally be boiled for so long, so would be added towards the end of decoction. 2 oz. of Myrobalan and 1 ounce of Wormwood then appears to be too little in 7 lbs. of water (approx. 3 1⁄2 liters).
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