Powder of Rosemary Compound (Dianthos) (Nicholas)

Dianthos
Powder of Rosemary Compound

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Rosemary flower Rosmarinus officinalis 1 oz.
Rose Rosa gallica 6 drams ea.
Violet flower Viola odorata 4 scruples ea.
Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra
Clove Eugenia caryophyllus
Indian Spikenard Nardostachys jatamansi
Nutmeg Myristica fragrans
Galangal Alpina officinarum
Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Ginger Zingiber officinalis
Mace Myristica fragrans
Zedoary Curcuma zedoaria
Aloeswood Aquillaria agallocha
Cardamon Elettaria cardamomum
Dill seed Anethum graveolens
Aniseed Pimpinella anisum

Preparation:

Powder.
With 8–12 oz. of Sugar it may be made into Tablets, or it was made into an Electuary with clari
fied Honey (2 1⁄2–3 times its weight).

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach and Heart, Benefits Brain, Clears Melancholy

Use:

1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmias
3. Fainting
4. Vertigo
5. Migraine

6. Epilepsy
7. Paralysis
8. Hyper-emotionalism
9. Sadness, Melancholy
10. Mental Dullness and Poor Mental Function
11. Stupidity; ‘di
fficulties of Comprehension and Imagination’
12. Promotes Joy and Happiness
13. Indigestion, Poor or Weak Digestion
14. Increases Sperm
15. “Strengthens those recovering from illness in a wonderful way” (Nicholas, Antidotarium)

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram, taken in honey, taken in the morning and at noon, with water if there is Heat, otherwise with wine.
2 drams of the Electuary

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Renodeus listed Lavender for Spikenard.
Similar Formulas:
Diagalanga (Powder of Galangal Compound) (Mesue)
Diacinnmonum (Powder of Cinnamon)

‘It strengthens the Heart and helps the passions thereof, it causes a joyful and cheerful Mind, and strengthens such as have been weakened by Long Sickness, it strengthens cold Stomachs, and helps digestion notably’. (Culpeper)

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