Syrupus Cassiae Compositum
Syrup of Senna Compound
Western
Decoct them, according to Art, in 1 quart of water down to almost half, then press it out, and steep the following in the warm decoction: Senna, Agaric, Rhubarb, of each 6 drams.
Allow to stand overnight, then strain, and add 1 oz. of each of Syrup of Maidenhair, and Syrup of Violet, and with 3 oz. of Sugar, allow it to gently seethe to form a syrup. Allow it to stand until clear, and aromatize with 1⁄2 dram of Cinnamon and 1 scruple of Yellow Sandalwood.
Clears Heat from the Stomach, Liver and Bowels, clears Damp, promotes Urine, opens the Bowels
1. Clears Heat from the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
2. Opens the Liver when obstructed by Heat, but with weakness
3. Good for those who are dry and weak, but need gentle purging
4. A gentle medicines for relieving Heat and Dampness or Heat and Phlegm
5. Can be used to purge the old, weak and pregnant
1–1 1⁄2 oz.
None noted
This can easily be reduced in number; Violet herb and Maidenhair can be added to the decoction rather than adding the Syrups at the end, adding a little more sugar to compensate for the loss from the Syrups.
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Syrup of Senna Compound
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb NameBarleyEndive Chicory Agrimony Maidenhair Hart’s Tongue Fern root Celery root Fennel root Asparagus root Prune Currant Winter Cherry Windweed Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Safflower seed Polypody root Endive seed Chicory seed Licorice Borage flower Bugloss flower Violet flower |
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Preparation:
Decoct them, according to Art, in 1 quart of water down to almost half, then press it out, and steep the following in the warm decoction: Senna, Agaric, Rhubarb, of each 6 drams.
Allow to stand overnight, then strain, and add 1 oz. of each of Syrup of Maidenhair, and Syrup of Violet, and with 3 oz. of Sugar, allow it to gently seethe to form a syrup. Allow it to stand until clear, and aromatize with 1⁄2 dram of Cinnamon and 1 scruple of Yellow Sandalwood.
Function:
Clears Heat from the Stomach, Liver and Bowels, clears Damp, promotes Urine, opens the Bowels
Use:
1. Clears Heat from the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
2. Opens the Liver when obstructed by Heat, but with weakness
3. Good for those who are dry and weak, but need gentle purging
4. A gentle medicines for relieving Heat and Dampness or Heat and Phlegm
5. Can be used to purge the old, weak and pregnant
Dose:
1–1 1⁄2 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This can easily be reduced in number; Violet herb and Maidenhair can be added to the decoction rather than adding the Syrups at the end, adding a little more sugar to compensate for the loss from the Syrups.
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