Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Indian leaf	Cinnamonum tamala	20 aur *
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Roman Spikenard **	Valeriana celtica
Madder	Rubia tinctorum
Castoreum	Castoreum
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
White Pepper	Piper album
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	20 drams ea.
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris	16 aur ea.

* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.
** Several sources have stated that Roman Spikenard is the same as Celtic Spikenard. In any case, Roman Spikenard was regarded as a slightly weaker type of Spikenard when compared to Indian Spikenard, the latter of which was also commonly used for Liver obstruction. Therefore, Indian Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) may be used in its place.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey

Function:

Moves the Blood, Opens Obstruction, Warms the Kidneys, Promotes Menstruation

Use:

1. Uterine diseases from obstruction
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea
4. Uterine pain

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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