Syrup of Hyssop

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Hyssop Maidenhair Licorice Celery root Fennel root Aniseed Horehound Raisins Jujube Orris Fenugreek Mallow seed Marshmallow seed Fig Date Calamint

Latin Hyssopus officinale Adiantum capillus-veneris Glycyrrhiza glabra Apium graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Marrubium vulgare Vitis vinifera Ziziphus jujuba Iris germanica Trigonella foenum-graecum Malva sylvestris Althea officinalis Ficus carica Diospyros lotus Calamintha officinalis Amount 5 drams 6 drams ea. 5 drams ea. 3 drams 1 oz. 20 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 6 5 1 aureum *

* weight of a Roman Gold coin; approx. 6 grams

Preparation:

Decoct in 5 lbs of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs. With Honey and Sugar of each 1⁄2 lb. form a syrup.

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Cold Phlegm
2. Lung weakness with Wheezing caused by Cold Phlegm

Dose:

1 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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