Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Scorpion ashes	Scorpion usta
Gentian	Gentiana lutea
Glass burnt	Vitri adusti
Jew’s Stone	Lapis Judaicus
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Orris	Iris germanica	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and with a decoction of Camomile or Meliot and Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Damp, Promotes Urine, Opens Obstructions, clears Gravel and Stones

Use:

1. Edema
2. Urinary Obstruction
3. Gravel and Stones of the Kidneys and Bladder

Dose:

1 dram with a decoction of Agaric

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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