Monastic Spirit of Balm
Klosterfrau Melissengeist
Monastic Spirit of Balm
Tradition:
Western (German)
Source / Author:
Traditional Patent Medicine
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Balm | Melissa officinalis | 55 grams |
| Elecampane | Inula helenium | |
| Angelica | Angelica archangelica | 70 grams ea. |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | 32 grams |
| Gentian | Gentiana lutea | 28 grams ea. |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 7 grams |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | 3 1⁄2 grams |
| Galangal | Alpina officinarum | 1 gram |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Senna leaf | Cassia angustifolia | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum |
Preparation:
The above shows the proportions used in the traditional formula. It is made into a clear distillate with 79% Alcohol.
Function:
Moves the Qi, Calms the Mind, Benefits Stomach, Prevents Infection
Use:
1. Anxiety, Nervousness
2. Nervous or Stress Headaches
3. Nervous Stomach
4. Nervous Heart disorders
5. Insomnia
6. Prevents infection during epidemics
Dose:
1–3 teaspoonfuls, taken diluted in water, herb tea, or juice.
Cautions:
Not used in children
Modifications:
This is a very old traditional German Patent Medicine which has been traditionally prepared in a Monastery, and is still available and widely used in Germany for a wide range of nervous disorders. There are many copies of this medicine, but this the most famous, and best known of this type of traditional remedy.
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