The following formula has been circulating in modem Rosicrucian circles for decades and is attributed to the famous eighteenth-century alchemist-and purported Rosicrucian and Freemason-Comte de St. Germain. This recipe has been given to the author by several alchemists, each confirming the source and means of its transmission back to eighteenth-century Holland. A nearly identical recipe is cited on page 2 70 in Comte de St. Germain: Last Scion of 'the House of Rakoczy, by jean Overton Fuller, the difference being a possible confusion between anise and fennel, as both herbs smell very similar. Fuller mentions preparing the tea in red wine by letting it soak for several hours and then straining it. It can also be placed on a very low heat. An easier method is to make a weak tea using distilled water and, again, strain the mixture prior to ingesting. The taste is soft and pleasant; honey can be added for flavor but is not needed. A careful examination of the recipe shows that the tea is designed to remove mucus, improve digestion, and stimulate regularity of the bowels.
Senna-2 grams
Elder flower-4 grams
Anise-1 gram
Manna-15 grams
(Manna is Fraxinus ornus and is often imported from Sicily.)