Electuary to Strengthen the Internal Members

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb NameLatinAmount *
Cypress nutsCupressus semperviens
AloeswoodAquillaria agallocha
TamariskTamarisk gallica4 drams ea.
RoseRosa gallica
MasticPistacia lentiscus
LaccaLaccifer lacca
CinnamonCinnamonum zeylanicum2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with a concentrated Decoction of Madder and Myrtle (a Syrup with Honey would be better, or add Honey as well)

Function:

Strengthens Internal Members, Strengthens Stomach, Astringent

Use:

1. Chronic Fluxes (Diarrhea)
2. Nausea and Vomiting
3. Stomach Weakness

Dose:

1–2 drams with a decoction of Cypress

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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