Confection for Coitus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name Pine nut Melon seed kernel Pumpkin seed kernel Red Behen White Behen Sesame seed Galangal Ginger Sea Holly Alphagdi seed * Skink tail Nettle seed Mustard seed Onion seed Aniseed Poppy seed Licorice Parsnip seed Sugar Penid

Latin Nux Pinea Citrullus vulgaris Cucurbita pepo Salvia hemotodes Centaurea behen Sesamum indicum Alpina officinarum Zingiber officinalis Eryngium maritinum Scincus Urtica dioica Sinapis alba Allium cepa Pimpinella anisum Papaver somniferum Glycyrrhiza glabra Pastinaca sativa Amount 10 drams 7 drams weight of the rest

* Identity of this is uncertain

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with clarified Honey

Function:

Strengthen the Kidneys, Increase Yang, Nourish Sperm

Use:

1. Aphrodisiac; Increase Lust
2. Impotence
3. Male Infertility
4. Low Sperm count

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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