Dianthos
Powder of Rosemary Compound

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name Rosemary flower Rose Violet flower Licorice Clove Indian Spikenard Nutmeg Galangal Cinnamon Ginger Mace Zedoary Aloeswood Cardamon Dill seed Aniseed

Latin Rosmarinus officinalis Rosa gallica Viola odorata Glycyrrhiza glabra Eugenia caryophyllus Nardostachys jatamansi Myristica fragrans Alpina officinarum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Myristica fragrans Curcuma zedoaria Aquillaria agallocha Elettaria cardamomum Anethum graveolens Pimpinella anisum Amount 1 oz. 6 drams ea. 4 scruples ea.

Preparation:

Powder.
With 8–12 oz. of Sugar it may be made into Tablets, or it was made into an Electuary with clarified Honey (2 1⁄2–3 times its weight).

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach and Heart, Benefits Brain, Clears Melancholy

Use:

1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmias
3. Fainting
4. Vertigo
5. Migraine
6. Epilepsy
7. Paralysis
8. Hyper-emotionalism
9. Sadness, Melancholy
10. Mental Dullness and Poor Mental Function
11. Stupidity; ‘difficulties of Comprehension and Imagination’
12. Promotes Joy and Happiness
13. Indigestion, Poor or Weak Digestion
14. Increases Sperm
15. “Strengthens those recovering from illness in a wonderful way” (Nicholas, Antidotarium)

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram, taken in honey, taken in the morning and at noon, with water if there is Heat, otherwise with wine.
2 drams of the Electuary

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Renodeus listed Lavender for Spikenard.

Similar Formulas:
Diagalanga (Powder of Galangal Compound) (Mesue)
Diacinnmonum (Powder of Cinnamon)

‘It strengthens the Heart and helps the passions thereof, it causes a joyful and cheerful Mind, and strengthens such as have been weakened by Long Sickness, it strengthens cold Stomachs, and helps digestion notably’. (Culpeper)
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