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Electuary of Elecampane

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium Enula CampanaElectuary of Elecampane Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name RhubarbGingerElecampaneBlessed ThistlePurslane seedFennel seedAniseedAmmi Latin Rheum palmatumZingiber officinalisInula  heleniumCarduus Benedictus,Portulaca oleraceaFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumAmmi majus Amount 1 part ea. 1⁄2 part ea. Preparation: Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey. Function: Clears Damp, Opens Obstruction, Resolves Tumors…

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Powder Against Forgetfulness

ByAdam Tate

Powder Against Forgetfulness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Herb Name CubebElecampaneCaraway seedMaceCinnamonNutmegClove Latin Piper cubebaInula heleniumCarum carviMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragransEugenia caryophyllus Amount 1 1⁄2 oz. 1 oz. ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp, Benefits the Brain Use: Poor or Failing Memory Dose: 1 dram with wine Cautions: None noted…

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Elixir Salutis, Elixir of Health

ByAdam Tate

Elixir SalutisElixir of Health Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon (not the originator) Herb Name Senna leafGuiacum woodElecampaneAniseedCarawayCoriander seedLicorice Raisins, stoned Aqua Vitae Latin Cassia angustifolia Lignum GuaiaciumInula heleniumPimpinella anisumCarum carviCoriandrum sativumGlycyrrhiza glabraVitis viniferaGrape Alcohol Amount 4 oz. 2 oz. each8 oz.6 lbs. Preparation: Beat the herbs and infuse cold in the alochol for 4…

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Powder for Stones

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Secrets of Art and Nature, John Wecker, London, 1660 Herb Name ElecampanePimpernel rootsAniseedFennel seedParsley seedJuniper berriesWhite Saxifrage seed Latin Inula helenium Pimpinella saxifraga Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Petroselinum crispum Juniperus communis Saxifraga alba Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones Use:…

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Decoction to Promote Menstruation (Turner)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction to Promote Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Herb Name MugwortBetonyElecampaneHyssop Latin Artemisia vulgaris Betonica officinalis Inula helenium Hyssopus officinale Amount 1 handful ea. Preparation: Boil in 1 1⁄2 pints of white wine, or a mixture of water and wine Function: Moves the Blood, benefits Qi Use: Delayed or…

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Syrup of Garlic Compound

ByAdam Tate

Syrup of Garlic Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718 Herb Name ElecampaneGingerLicoriceGarlic headsAniseedSugar Latin Inula helenium Zingiber officinalis Glycyrrhiza glabra Allium sativum Pimpinella anisum Saccharum Amount 4 oz.6 drams6 oz.4 oz.1 1⁄2 oz.4 lbs. Preparation: Peel the Garlic, Bruise the herbs. Then boil the Elecampane, Ginger and Licorice in 6 pints of…

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Electuary for Paralysis (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name LicoriceAniseedNutmegElecampanePeony root Latin Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Myristica fragrans Inula helenium Paeonia officinalis Amount 1 ounce ea. 1⁄2 ounce1 dram Preparation: Powder, mix with 16 ounces of Spirit of Wine, then add 8 ounces of Honey to form a Confection. In Winter, add 2…

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