Diacydonium cum Spicatum
Electuary of Quince with Spices


Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Quince juice
Sugar
White Wine Vinegar
Ginger
White Pepper

Latin


Cydonia oblonga
Saccharum

Acetum Vinum album
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Piper album

Amount



2 lbs. ea.
1⁄2 lb.
2 oz.
10 drams


Preparation:


Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end and removing the scum; then add the Ginger and White Pepper in fine powder, and boil to the thickness of Honey.

Function:


Strengthens the Stomach, stops Nausea and Vomiting, gently Binding

Use:


1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Poor appetite
4. Indigestion
5. Belching
6. Diarrhea


Dose:


As much as a Nutmeg with Wine for an adult. Taken before food to promote Digestion and stop Fluxes, after food to stop Vomiting, otherwise in the morning.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


See Electuary of Quince Compound for more information.

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