Antidotum Aurelii
Western, Unani
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
Powder the herbs and with sufficient honey (three times the weight), form an electuary.
Moves qi and blood, opens obstructions, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, benefits the Liver, Stomach and Spleen
1. Stomach pain
2. Liver obstruction and pain
3. Spleen obstruction and pain
4. Edema
As much as a hazelnut, with warm water if hot, otherwise with wine
None noted
This is large and ancient formula, the original text using a number of obscure names which were difficult to translate, Pilionis still being uncertain. However, as it is placed amongst several seeds of the Apiaceae, it is almost certainly a similar seed of the same family as this group of medicines were commonly used, and usually placed together within a formula unless their dosages varied.
It is worthy of studying as it contains a number of different types of medicines in equal dose, yet contains no harsh medicines. It could be simplified to make a useful medicine for the intended purposes.
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Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
Herb NameCassia WoodOregano Southernwood Savin Germander Silver bush Agrimony Cyperus Mother of Thyme Gentian Long Birthwort Agrimony root Dragon root Calamus Marjoram White Pepper Fennel seed Cumin Pilionis Parsley seed Citron seed Turnip seed Sanicle Camels Hay seed Wild Turnip seed Wild Rue seed Horseradish seed Plantain Honey |
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Preparation:
Powder the herbs and with sufficient honey (three times the weight), form an electuary.
Function:
Moves qi and blood, opens obstructions, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, benefits the Liver, Stomach and Spleen
Use:
1. Stomach pain
2. Liver obstruction and pain
3. Spleen obstruction and pain
4. Edema
Dose:
As much as a hazelnut, with warm water if hot, otherwise with wine
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This is large and ancient formula, the original text using a number of obscure names which were difficult to translate, Pilionis still being uncertain. However, as it is placed amongst several seeds of the Apiaceae, it is almost certainly a similar seed of the same family as this group of medicines were commonly used, and usually placed together within a formula unless their dosages varied.
It is worthy of studying as it contains a number of different types of medicines in equal dose, yet contains no harsh medicines. It could be simplified to make a useful medicine for the intended purposes.
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