Syrup of Violet

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Fresh Violet Quince seed Melon seed Mallow seed Gum Arabic Tragacanth

Latin Viola odorata Cydonia oblonga Citrullus vulgaris Malva sylvestris Acacia arabica Astragalus tragacanth Amount 10 drams ea. 12 drams 8 drams 3 drams

Preparation:

Steep in 7 lbs warm water overnight, then boil to half. Then add Sugar Penids 2 1⁄2 lbs., and form a syrup.

Function:

Clears Heat, moistens Yin, stops Fever

Use:

1. Pleurisy with Heat and Fever
2. May be used for Fever from excess Heat or Bile

Dose:

1–3 oz. with Barley water and mucilage of Psyllium morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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