Albotin
Electuary (Lohoch) of Turpentine

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna (Luminare Majus, 1551)

Herb Name Linseed torrefied Raisins Pine nut Sweet Almonds Bitter Almonds Hazelnut torrefied Turpentine Orris Myrrh Saffron Frankincense

Latin Linium usitatissimum Vitis vinifera Nux Pinea Prunus amygdalus dulcis Prunus amygdalus amara Corylus avellana Pistacia terebinthus Iris germanica Commiphora molmol Crocus sativus Boswellia sacra Amount 1 lb. ea. 6 oz. ea. 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Grind and sieve; it was traditionally beaten with Asses milk, formed into Troches, then dried in the shade, this being repeated three times. Then it was made into an Electuary (Lohoch) with Honey, and kept for use.

Function:

Clears Phlegm, stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough–dry, chronic, irritable; from Phlegm or Deficiency
2. Weakness of the Lungs–Wheezing, Breathlessness

Dose:

Licked throughout the day; dose would be 1 dram if taken

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Albotin is an old name for Turpentine.

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