Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cassia wood	Cinnamonum cassia
Calamus	Acorus calamus	1 oz. ea.
Agnus Castus	Vitex agnus-castus
Parsnip seed	Pastinaca sativa
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Peony	Peonia officinalis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	2 drams ea.
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1 dram ea.
Fecula of Bryony root	Bryony dioica	1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with an equal weight of Rosemary Sugar

Function:

Warms, moves Qi

Use:

1. Hysteria, PMS
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea from Cold
4. Also may be used for Lethargy, Mental Dullness and Poor Memory associated with Cold and Damp

Dose:

1 1⁄2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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