Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Sweet Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Hazelnut	Corylus avellana
Walnut	Jugulans regia
Pistachio	Pistachio verum	4 oz. ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	3 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Alipta	Alipta Moschata	2 drams ea.
Saffron	Crocus sativus
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1 dram ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys, strengthens Back, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Lumbar pain
2. Weakness of the lower Back
3. Kidney weakness
4. break Stones

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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