Syrupus Florum Nymphaeae
Syrup of Water Lilies


Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Fresh Water Lily flowers
Violet
flowers
Lettuce seed
Purslane seed

Gourd seed

Latin


Nymphea alba
Viola odorata
Lactuosa sativa
Portulaceae oleracea
Cucurbitas spp.

Amount


1 1⁄2 lbs.
2 oz.



1⁄2
oz. ea.

Preparation:


Boil in 4 lbs. of Water until one quarter has been consumed; to the strained liquor add 11⁄2 lbs. of Red Rose Water, and with 4 lbs. of Sugar, form a Syrup according to Art.

Function:


Clears Heat, calms the Mind, eases Pain, benefits the Yin

Use:


1. Fever
2. Hectic Fever
3. Heat associated with Yin de
ficiency
4. Heat-type Pain of the Liver, Spleen, Bladder, Kidney or Uterus
5. In
flammation of the Liver, Spleen, Bladder, Kidney or Uterus
6. Promotes rest in Fever and Heat disease
7. Kidney heat, hot and sharp Urine
8. Quenches Lust
9. Threatened Miscarriage from Heat


Dose:


1–2 oz., up to 3 oz.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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