Antidotum Augustini (Nicholas)

Antidotum Augustini

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	32 drams
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	32 dr., 1 scr.
Amomum	Amomum subulatum	32 drams ea.
Baccharis *	Asarum europaeum	16 drams ea.
Lovage	Levisticum officinale	4 dr., 1 scr. ea.
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum	qs
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris
Honey	Mel

* the identification of Baccharis in this formula is uncertain, it could by Conyza dioscoroidis, but is probably Asarabacca.

Preparation:

Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Warms the Stomach, clears Wind and Cold

Use:

1. Vertigo
2. Promotes Digestion, causes a Good Appetite
3. Hardness, Pain and Inflammation of the Stomach
4. Intestinal Pain
5. Wind of the Liver or Spleen
6. cures Paleness and promotes a good color

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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