Electuary for Stomach Pain from Cold and Viscid Humors

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Hippocrates (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name Bay berry Aniseed Pellitory Ginger Galangal Mastic Myrrh Honey Vinegar

Latin Laurus nobilis Pimpinella anisum Anacyclus pyrethrum Zingiber officinalis Alpina officinarum Pistacia lentiscus Commiphora molmol Mel Acetum Amount 1 oz. ea. 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 lb. 1 oz.

Preparation:

Boil the Honey with the vinegar gently until the vinegar has evaporated, removing the scum as it rises then add the herbs in powder and mix well.

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, moves Qi, warms the Stomach, benefits Digestion

Use:

1. Poor appetite
2. Indigestion
3. Nausea
4. Colic, Wind
5. Cold-type Abdominal Pain

Dose:

1 dram, up to 3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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