Electuarium Contra Lumbricos
Electuary Against Worms

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Luminare Majus, 1549

Herb Name Wormseed Burnt Deer horn Cannabis seed Cinnamon Southernwood Wormwood Oregano Caraway Bay berry Thyme Ginger Nigella Hops Cardamon

Latin Artemesia santonicum Cornu Cervii usta Cannabis sativa Cinnamon zeylanicum Artemesia abrotanum Artemisia absinthum Oreganum vulgare Carum carvi Laurus nobilis Thymus vulgaris Zingiber officinalis Nigella sativa Humulus lupulus Elettaria cardamomum Amount 1 lb. 3 oz. 2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 oz.

Preparation:

With Honey decocted with Couch Grass, qs, form a Confection

Function:

Kills worms

Use:

Worms

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut, up to 3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Back To ELECTUARIES
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures