Electuary of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Egyptian ? (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name Rhubarb Lacca Indian Spikenard Asarabacca Chamepitys Galangal Clove Aniseed Rose Marjoram Mastic Balsam fruit Valerian Spignel root Squinanth Aloeswood Chamedrys Stoechas

Latin Rheum palmatum Laccifer lacca Nardostachys jatamansi Asarum europeum Ajuga chamaepitys Alpina officinarum Eugenia caryophyllus Pimpinella anisum Rosa gallica Oreganum marjorana Pistacia lentiscus Commiphora opobalsamum Valeriana officinalis Meum asthmaticum Juncus odoratus Aquillaria agallocha Teucrinum chamaedrys Lavendula stoechas Amount 4 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1 1⁄2 drams 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Mix with a decoction of Aloeswood and Indian Spikenard, then with sufficient Honey form a Confection

Function:

Open the Channels, Moves the Qi, Strengthens Internal Members, Strengthens the Liver, Thins the Humors, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Liver weakness with Obstruction
3. Hepatic Flux
4. Urinary obstruction
5. Gravel and Stones
6. Tonic for the Organs

Dose:

2–3 drams with a decoction of Aloeswood and Indian Spikenard

Cautions:

None noted

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