Electuarium Papus Innocentii
Electuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Fennel seed Siler Montane seed Blue Germander Stavesacre seed Celery seed Aniseed Parsley seed Pennyroyal Hyssop Saxifrage Juniper berries

Latin Foeniculum vulgare Laserpitium siler Teucrium spp. Delphinium staphisagria Apium graveolens Pimpinella anisum Petroselinum crispum Mentha pulegium Hyssopus officinale Saxifraga alba Juniperus communis Amount 1⁄2 pound 4 ounces ea. 2 ounces ea. 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Wind-Cold, promotes Circulation, benefits the Eyes

Use:

Poor and Failing Eyesight, especially in the aged

Dose:

1 dram morning and evening, in Eyebright water or wine, or some other suitable vehicle (used after necessary purging).

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

‘Pope Innocentius the third did send [this formula] to an Abbot, who was almost blind’. (Wirtzung, 1598) Wirtzung said to take 1 dram morning and evening “and you shall see marvels”.
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