Expert Electuary of Catilinae

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name Aniseed Orris Lacca Indian Spikenard Aloeswood Clove Agaric Caraway Wild Rue Fennel seed Long Birthwort Round Birthwort Centaury Savory Ammi Oregano Mastic Rose Rhubarb Gentian Squinanth Myrrh Mint

Latin Pimpinella anisum Iris germanica Laccifer lacca Nardostachys jatamansi Aquillaria agallocha Eugenia caryophyllus Fomitopsis officinalis Carum carvi Peganum harmala Foeniculum vulgare Aristolchia longa Aristolchia rotunda Centaurium erythraea Satureja montana Ammi majus Oreganum vulgare Pistacia lentiscus Rosa gallica Rheum palmatum Gentiana lutea Juncus odoratus Commiphora molmol Mentha arvensis Amount 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 1 oz. ea. 5 drams ea. 6 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder; mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Promotes Urine, Clears Damp, Opens Obstructions, Dissolves Crass Wind, Strengthens the Stomach

Use:

1. Edema
2. Wind of the Stomach and Intestines
3. Stomach weakness, Loss of appetite, Nausea

Dose:

2–3 drams

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Substitutes should be used for the Birthworts, or they can be 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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