Syrupus Hologagus Frankfurtii Syrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Polypody Fresh Caper root-bark Hart’s Tongue Ceterach Balm Betony Maidenhair, White (Wall Rue) Borage flower Bugloss flower Violet flower Dodder of Thyme Citron seed Fennel seed Aniseed Safflower seed Senna Black Hellebore, prepared Colchicum Agaric Dodder of Thyme Ginger Clove Musk

Latin Polypodium vulgare Capparis spinosa Asplenium scolopendrium Asplenium ceterach Melissa officinalis Betonica officinalis Asplenium ruta muraria Borago officinalis Anchusa officinalis Viola odorata Cuscuta europea Citrus medica Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Carthamus tinctorius Cassia angustifolia Helleborus niger Colchicum autumnale Fomitopsis officinalis Cuscuta europea Zingiber officinalis Eugenia caryophyllus Moschus Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams ea. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 oz. 6 drams 2 drams ea. 2 scruples 1 scruple

Preparation:

Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk in Powder. Boil briefly, then allow to infuse 24 hours; strain, and to 1 lb., 3 oz. of the strained liquor ad 9 oz. of the Juice of Roses and 3 lbs. of Sugar, and boil gently down to 4 lbs.

Function:

Purges all Humors, especially Melancholy

Use:

1. Chronic and Obstinate Skin diseases, Eczema, Psoriasis
2. Fibroids
3. Leprosy
4. Tumors
5. Cancer
6. Melancholy diseases of the Mind

Dose:

1–2 oz.

Cautions:

1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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