Confection of Astoron

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name Cinnamon Indian Spikenard Aloeswood Mastic Aniseed Acorus Clove

Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi Aquillaria agallocha Pistacia lentiscus Pimpinella anisum Iris pseudoacorus Eugenia caryophyllus Amount 1 dram 2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams 1 dram 2 drams 1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey

Function:

Opens the Veins, Promotes Urine, strengthens Digestion

Use:

1. Old or Chronic Fever
2. Corruption of the Temperament
3. Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Bowels or Bladder
4. Cold stomach pain
5. Cold abdominal pain
6. Difficult Urine; Strangury; Dysuria

Dose:

As much as a Hazelnut with warm water in cold complexions; to open obstructions, with Fennel and Anise waters.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The sources texts says:
1. Cinnamon works against putrefaction and comforts interior members
2. Spikenard operates with Cinnamon
3. Aloeswood benefits
4. a Cold stomach, clears Humidity
5. Mastic relieves stomach pain, disperses humidity
6. Anise promotes Urine and opens Obstructions
7. Acorus opens Obstructions, good for the Spleen
8. Clove dries Damp and comforts the Internal members

Astoron was a citizen of Tereste, author of Medicinarum expertarum.
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