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Syrup of Wormwood

Syrup de Absynthio Compositus Compound Syrup of Wormwood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name WormwoodRoseIndian SpikenardWhite wineQuince juice Latin Artemisia absinthum Rosa gallica Nardostachys jatamansi Vinum alba Succus Cydonia Amount 1⁄2 lb.2 oz.3 drams 2 1⁄2 lbs. ea. Preparation: Digest in a warm place for a day, then boil gently in B.M….

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Electuary of Quince Compound

Diacydonium Composita Electuary of Quince Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Quince juiceWhite SugarWhite Wine VinegarGingerWhite PepperCinnamonNutmeg Latin Cydonia oblongaSaccharumVinum albi acetumZingiber officinalisPiper albaCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragrans Amount 2 lbs. 2 lbs.1⁄2 lb.1–2 oz. 2 drams2 drams2 drams Preparation: Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end. Clarify…

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Electuary of Quince with Spices

Diacydonium cum Spicatum Electuary of Quince with Spices Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Quince juiceSugarWhite Wine VinegarGingerWhite Pepper Latin Cydonia oblongaSaccharumAcetum Vinum albumZingiber officinalisPiper album Amount 2 lbs. ea. 1⁄2 lb.2 oz.10 drams Preparation: Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end and removing the scum; then…

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