Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Turbith	Operculina turpethum	50 aur
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis	16 aur
Saffron	Crocus sativus
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	6 aur ea.
Squinanth	Juncus odoratus
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia spp.	8 aur ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey

Function:

Opens Obstruction, clears Wind, expels Phlegm, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Chronic Fever
2. Viscid Humors
3. Clears Phlegm Obstructing the Lungs or Stomach
4. Wind, Colic Pain
5. Edema

Dose:

2–3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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