Electuary for Stones

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name Maidenhair Scorpion ashes Gentian Glass burnt Jew’s Stone Cucumber seed Pumpkin seed Aniseed Orris

Latin Adiantum capillus-veneris Scorpion usta Gentiana lutea Vitri adusti Lapis Judaicus Cucumis sativus Cucurbita pepo Pimpinella anisum Iris germanica Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and with a decoction of Camomile or Meliot and Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Damp, Promotes Urine, Opens Obstructions, clears Gravel and Stones

Use:

1. Edema
2. Urinary Obstruction
3. Gravel and Stones of the Kidneys and Bladder

Dose:

1 dram with a decoction of Agaric

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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