Electuary for Crass and Viscid Humors
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Azaricon (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Orris | Iris germanica | |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | |
| White Pepper | Piper alba | |
| Asafetida | Ferula asafetida | |
| Scordium | Teucrium Scordium | |
| Castoreum | Castoreum | |
| Indian leaf | Cinnamonum tamala | |
| Rue seed | Ruta graveolens | |
| Asarabacca | Asarum europeum | |
| Gum Ammoniacum | Dorema ammoniacum | |
| Galbanum | Ferula spp. | |
| Savory | Satureja montana | |
| Dried Goose blood | Sanguinis anseris sicci | |
| Sagapen | Ferula persica | |
| Balsam wood | Commiphora opobalsamum | |
| Balsam fruit | Commiphora opobalsamum | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Indian Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Saffron | Crocus sativus | |
| Ground Pine | Ajuga chamaepitys | |
| Germander | Teucrium chamaedrys | |
| Bishop’s weed seed | Ammi majus | |
| Mint | Mentha arvensis | |
| Marjoram | Oreganum marjorana | |
| Wild Blackberry leaf * | Rubus fruticosus | |
| Caraway | Carum carvi | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | 3 drams ea. |
| Turbith | Operculina turpethum | weight of the rest |
| Agaric ** | Fomitopsis officinalis | 10 drams |
* Foliorum rubi agrestis
** The fact that Agaric is listed after Turbith would suggest Turbith should be taken in the weight of all the preceding medicines, then 10 drams of Agaric are added.
Preparation:
Powder and form an Electuary with Honey, or Syrup of Honey
Function:
Opens Obstructions, clears Crass and Viscid Humors, Dissolves Wind
Use:
1. Chronic Fever from Crass Humors
2. Clears Crass (undigested) and Viscid (thick) Humors
3. Useful for Paralysis caused by Wind and Damp
4. Cold, Damp and Wind affecting the Joints
5. Asthma from Wind and Phlegm
6. Pain caused by Cold, Damp and Wind
7. May be useful in various other conditions caused by Damp (undigested humors) and Wind.
Dose:
1 dram with decoction of Gentian and Asarum
Comment:
Crass Humors mean undigested Humors, similar to Damp of TCM and Ama of Ayurveda. Viscid means thick. This formula is good for diseases coming from accumulation or obstruction of Phlegm and Damp affecting the channels
The text says ‘it is very often proven’ as an effective medicine.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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