Electuary of Indian leaf

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name Indian leaf Cinnamon Indian Spikenard Roman Spikenard ** Madder Castoreum Black Pepper White Pepper Long Pepper Clove Aloeswood Rhubarb Mastic Thyme

Latin Cinnamonum tamala Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi Valeriana celtica Rubia tinctorum Castoreum Piper nigrum Piper album Piper longum Eugenia caryophyllus Aquillaria agallocha Rheum palmatum Pistacia lentiscus Thymus vulgaris Amount 20 aur * 20 drams ea. 16 aur ea.

* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.
** Several sources have stated that Roman Spikenard is the same as Celtic Spikenard. In any case, Roman Spikenard was regarded as a slightly weaker type of Spikenard when compared to Indian Spikenard, the latter of which was also commonly used for Liver obstruction. Therefore, Indian Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) may be used in its place.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey

Function:

Moves the Blood, Opens Obstruction, Warms the Kidneys, Promotes Menstruation

Use:

1. Uterine diseases from obstruction
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea
4. Uterine pain

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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