Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Polypody	Polypodium vulgare
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (black)
Saffron	Crocus sativus
Spodium *	Eboris usta
Red Sandalwood	Pterocarpus santalinus
White Sandalwood	Santalum album
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Scammony prepared	Convovulus scammonia
Sugar	Saccharum
Almond	Prunus amygdalus	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	2 drams
Camphor	Camphora	1 scruple
Musk	Moschus	1⁄2 scruple
Violet	Viola odorata	weight of the rest

* In later Arab formulas, Spodium refers to Tabasheer. However, in Greek formulas for internal use, burnt Ivory is generally referred to.

Preparation:

Powder all the herbs, and with Syrup of Violet, form an Electuary

Function:

Strengthens, Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Headache caused by the Stomach
2. Headache from deficiency
3. Stomach Pain from Heat with deficiency

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. In this case, Tabasheer can be used as a substitute for burnt Ivory, or it can be omitted.

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