Tincture of Mint
or Anti-emetic Tincture
Western
Mix, digest for 7 days, then decant the clear, and add an equal amount of dried Mint, digesting for another 40 days; then decant the clear Tincture.
Spirit of Mint (or Brandy) can be used instead of Tincture of Salt of Tartar, but that made with the Tincture of the Salt of Tartar is best.
Benefits the Stomach, clears Wind-Heat, moves Qi
1. Nausea, Vomiting
2. Poor Appetite
3. Colic
4. Nervousness, Tension
5. Colds, Influenza
6. Promotes expression fo Rashes
7. Menstrual pain
8. Muscle and joint pain (topically)
10–30 drops.
None noted
It ‘Strengthens and Fortifies all the Faculties of the Stomach, though never so much Debilitated; it stops Vomiting upon the Spot, takes away loathing of Meat, and causes a good Appetite’.
Mint greatly benefits the Stomach and Digestion and is used in Nausea, Colic, and Vomiting, especially in Children.
It is very good for spasms of the Gastrointestinal tract and Gall Bladder, and is given for Dyspepsia, Poor Digestion, Flatulence, Gastritis and Enteritis.
Mint soothes the Liver and moves the Qi so is useful for Chest or Flank distention and pain, Nervous Tension, Restlessness, Headache, and Insomnia. It also eases Pain of the Eyes, Teeth and Throat.
Used for Cold and Flu, and other Epidemic Diseases with Wind and Heat. It can also help promote expression of Rashes .
It may also be of use in Dysmenorrhea and Palpitation.
Externally it is beneficial for Pain of the Muscles and Nerves, Rheumatic Pain, Toothache, as well as Itching of the Skin.
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or Anti-emetic Tincture
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb NameMint, driedTincture of Salt of Tartar |
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Preparation:
Mix, digest for 7 days, then decant the clear, and add an equal amount of dried Mint, digesting for another 40 days; then decant the clear Tincture.
Spirit of Mint (or Brandy) can be used instead of Tincture of Salt of Tartar, but that made with the Tincture of the Salt of Tartar is best.
Function:
Benefits the Stomach, clears Wind-Heat, moves Qi
Use:
1. Nausea, Vomiting
2. Poor Appetite
3. Colic
4. Nervousness, Tension
5. Colds, Influenza
6. Promotes expression fo Rashes
7. Menstrual pain
8. Muscle and joint pain (topically)
Dose:
10–30 drops.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
It ‘Strengthens and Fortifies all the Faculties of the Stomach, though never so much Debilitated; it stops Vomiting upon the Spot, takes away loathing of Meat, and causes a good Appetite’.
Mint greatly benefits the Stomach and Digestion and is used in Nausea, Colic, and Vomiting, especially in Children.
It is very good for spasms of the Gastrointestinal tract and Gall Bladder, and is given for Dyspepsia, Poor Digestion, Flatulence, Gastritis and Enteritis.
Mint soothes the Liver and moves the Qi so is useful for Chest or Flank distention and pain, Nervous Tension, Restlessness, Headache, and Insomnia. It also eases Pain of the Eyes, Teeth and Throat.
Used for Cold and Flu, and other Epidemic Diseases with Wind and Heat. It can also help promote expression of Rashes .
It may also be of use in Dysmenorrhea and Palpitation.
Externally it is beneficial for Pain of the Muscles and Nerves, Rheumatic Pain, Toothache, as well as Itching of the Skin.
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