Expert Electuary for Old Fever

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name Camomile Aniseed Lacca Round Birthwort Mastic Rose Madder

Latin Matricaria recutita Pimpinella anisum Laccifer lacca Aristolchia rotunda Pistacia lentiscus Rosa gallica Rubia tinctorum Amount 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder, form an Electuary with Honey

Function:

Promotes Urine, Opens Obstructions, Clears Crass Wind, Clears Heat

Use:

1. Chronic Fever
2. Edema
3. Wind and Colic

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

Birthwort should be substituted or omitted.

Modifications:

Catilina was Physician to a King Lithois, according to the source text. This was said to be a noble and expert remedy for the prescribed conditions.

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