Electuary of Lacca

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name Lacca Long Pepper Black Pepper Centaury Round Birthwort Costus Galbanum Gum Ammoniacum Horehound Asarabacca Indian leaf Orris Licorice

Latin Laccifer lacca Piper longum Piper nigrum Centaurium erythraea Aristolchia rotunda Saussurea lappa Ferula spp. Dorema ammoniacum Marrubium vulgare Asarum europeum Cinnamonum tamala Iris germanica Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 20 drams 10 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 7 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey.

Function:

Open Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clear Phlegm, stops Cough and Asthma

Use:

1. Chronic Obstruction
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea
4. Chronic Cough
5. Chronic Asthma

Dose:

As much as a Hazelnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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