Antidotum ad Frigiditatem Renem & Excitandam Libidinem
Antidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Orchis Elecampane Black Pepper Wild Parsley Balsam tree resin Cinnamon Ginger Euphorbium Siler Niter Rocket seed Skink tail Savory Marjoram Leek seed Coriander seed Watercress Mustard seed Honey

Latin Orchis spp. Inula helenium Piper nigrum Petroselinum agreste Commiphora opobalsamum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Euphorbium resinifera Siler montanum Potassium nitrate Eruca sativa Scincus Satureja montana Oreganum marjorana Allium porrum Coriandrum sativum Nasturtium officinale Sinapis alba Mel Amount 18 dr., 2 scr. ea. 10 drams ea. 9 dr., 1 scr. ea. 4 1⁄2 drams ea. qs

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys, Promotes Venery

Use:

1. Cold Kidneys
2. Cold Pain of the Lower Back
3. Impotence
4. Frigidity
5. Infertility in Men
6. Increases Sex Drive and Semen

Dose:

3 drams with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

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