🜍 Formula No. 15 – Focum Internum
“Inner Fire” — Inspired by Samuel Thomson’s Composition Powder
From The Apothecary of the Botanical Physician
An exclusive line by The Herb Peddler, based on historical herbal formulations and the Eclectic and Thomsonian traditions of early American herbal medicine.
Focum Internum is a faithful revival of Samuel Thomson’s famed Composition Powder, once a cornerstone of 19th-century herbal healing. This invigorating, warming tonic was traditionally used to rekindle the body’s inner fire, promote natural perspiration, and restore circulation and vitality. It was given at the onset of illness, during chills, or whenever the system felt cold, stagnant, or depleted.
🌿 About the Formula
Focum Internum brings together aromatic, stimulating herbs that awaken the vital forces and encourage the body’s innate ability to cleanse and rebalance through gentle warmth and perspiration.
This restorative blend kindles digestive fire, soothes congestion, and supports circulation, making it ideal during seasonal transitions, colds, or times of fatigue.
🌼 Ingredients
- Bayberry Bark (Myrica cerifera) — Traditional astringent and circulatory stimulant; tones mucous membranes and helps open the pores.
- Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — Classic warming tonic that supports healthy digestion and stimulates gentle sweating.
- Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) — Strong diffusive stimulant that enhances circulation and amplifies the actions of other herbs.
- Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum) — Aromatic carminative; eases tension and supports the digestive and respiratory systems.
- Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum) — Sweet, warming aromatic; balances circulation and supports healthy immunity.
☕ How to Use
Mix 1 teaspoon of Focum Internum in 8 oz of hot water.
Sweeten with honey or molasses if desired.
Drink warm at the onset of cold or flu symptoms, or when feeling chilled or sluggish.
For continued support, take 1 cup 1–3 times daily as needed.
🜂 Energetic Profile
- Thermal Nature: Warming to hot
- Primary Actions: Circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, digestive tonic
- Constitutional Indications: For cold, damp, or stagnant constitutions; beneficial when the body lacks vitality or warmth
⚜️ Historical Inspiration
Samuel Thomson (1769–1843), founder of the Thomsonian system of medicine, emphasized the restoration of natural warmth as the foundation of health. His Composition Powder was beloved for over a century as a universal remedy—reviving circulation, promoting gentle cleansing, and helping the body restore its own healing power.
Focum Internum honors that heritage while aligning with the Eclectic and Naturopathic traditions of The Herb Peddler Apothecary.
🌼 What to Expect
Flavor: Warm, aromatic, slightly spicy
Experience: Restores warmth and vitality, supports natural perspiration
Effect: Comforts coldness and fatigue, enhances circulation, and supports immune response
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Focum Internum is part of the historical Apothecary Line by The Herb Peddler, crafted using ethically sourced herbs—many grown or wildcrafted at Horse -n- Bear Ranch in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia.
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👩⚕️ Handcrafted by Drs. Charlotte & Timothy Test
Traditional Naturopaths & Master Herbalists
Keeping the legacy of the Botanical Physician alive—one remedy at a time.
⚠️ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.