Powder for Hysteria with Agnus Castus
Powder for Hysteria with Agnus Castus
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Agnus Castus | Vitex agnus-castus | 1 dram ea. |
| Parsnip seed | Pastinaca sativa | 1 1⁄2 drams |
| Rue seed | Ruta graveolens | weight of all the rest |
| Peony seed | Peonia officinalis | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Cassia Wood | Cinnamonum cassia | |
| Calamus | Acorus calamus | |
| Faecula of Bryony * | Bryonia dioica | |
| Sugar of Rosemary flowers | Rosmarinus officinalis |
* The Faecula (also called the Precipitate) of Bryony is made as follows: Take Bryony roots, cut and bruise them, then strongly express the juice. Set in a cold place, and let it stand to settle. This will cause a white powder like starch to precipitate to the bottom. Pour off the juice, and dry the precipitate in the shade; keep for use.
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Settles Wind, moves Qi, eases Spasms, relieves Pain
Use:
1. Hysteria
2. Menstrual Cramping
3. Obstructed Menstruation
4. Pre-menstrual symptoms
5. Leukorrhea
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This compound will still be effective without the Faecula of Bryony
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