Pleres Arconticon
Restorative of Nicholas
Western, Unani
Nicholas Myrepsus
Powder.
It can be made into an Electuary with Rose syrup.
It can also be made into an Electuary with 10 times its weight in Sugar dissolved in Balm Water (Generally an Electuary was prepared with only 3 times the weight of the powdered herbs).
Benefits the Heart and Spirit, Strengthens the Spleen, Moves Qi, clears Damp and Melancholy
“Ealid for the sad, melancholic and for great weakness of the Stomach and of the Heart, Syncope, restores Memory. and sharpens the Senses
1. Sadness
2. Melancholy
3. Worry, Stress and Overthinking
4. Fearful
5. Fainting
6. Stomach weakness
7. Convalescence and weakness following chronic illness.
8. Epilepsy
9. Apoplexy
10. Lethargy
11. Amnesia
12. Asthma
13. Consumption
1⁄2–1 dram of the powder; 1–2 drams of the Electuary, taken in the morning fasting, with decoction of Citron peel or some other suitable vehicle.
None noted
1. Avens and Tormentil were often substituted for Red and White Behen in Europe as they were largely unavailable.
Culpeper said it is ‘… good for Sad, Melancholy, Lumpish, Pensive, Grieving, Vexing, Pining, Sighing, Sobbing, Fearful, Careful Spirits, it strengthens weak Stomachs exceedingly, and help such as are prone to Faintings and Swoonings, it strengthens such as are weakened by violence of sickness, it helps bad Memories, quickens all the Senses, strengthens the Brain and Animal Spirits, helps the Falling-Sickness, and succours such as are troubled with Asthmas, or other cold afflictions of the Lungs’.
Salmon added it ‘causes a Cheerful, lively disposition, with a very pleasant Countenance’.
‘Very good against all Melancholic and Pensive people, against weak Stomachs, and also against all Swoonings which proceed of any debility of the Heart, they quicken the Understanding and Memory, they be also very good for all them which have the Falling Sickness, and a short breath, and also for other things more’. (Wirtzung)
Note that there was a Restorative Electuary also prepared by Nicholas. This was most commonly listed by its Latin name, Pleres Arconticon.
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Restorative of Nicholas
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus
Herb NameCinnamonClove Galangal Aloeswood Nutmeg Indian Spikenard Ginger Tabasheer Schoenanth Cypress nuts Rose Violet Mace Licorice Mastic Storax Basil seed Marjoram Costmary Cardamon Long Pepper White Pepper Myrtle berries Citron peel Red Behen White Behen Pearl Red Coral Silk torrefied Musk Camphor |
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Preparation:
Powder.
It can be made into an Electuary with Rose syrup.
It can also be made into an Electuary with 10 times its weight in Sugar dissolved in Balm Water (Generally an Electuary was prepared with only 3 times the weight of the powdered herbs).
Function:
Benefits the Heart and Spirit, Strengthens the Spleen, Moves Qi, clears Damp and Melancholy
Use:
“Ealid for the sad, melancholic and for great weakness of the Stomach and of the Heart, Syncope, restores Memory. and sharpens the Senses
1. Sadness
2. Melancholy
3. Worry, Stress and Overthinking
4. Fearful
5. Fainting
6. Stomach weakness
7. Convalescence and weakness following chronic illness.
8. Epilepsy
9. Apoplexy
10. Lethargy
11. Amnesia
12. Asthma
13. Consumption
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram of the powder; 1–2 drams of the Electuary, taken in the morning fasting, with decoction of Citron peel or some other suitable vehicle.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Avens and Tormentil were often substituted for Red and White Behen in Europe as they were largely unavailable.
Culpeper said it is ‘… good for Sad, Melancholy, Lumpish, Pensive, Grieving, Vexing, Pining, Sighing, Sobbing, Fearful, Careful Spirits, it strengthens weak Stomachs exceedingly, and help such as are prone to Faintings and Swoonings, it strengthens such as are weakened by violence of sickness, it helps bad Memories, quickens all the Senses, strengthens the Brain and Animal Spirits, helps the Falling-Sickness, and succours such as are troubled with Asthmas, or other cold afflictions of the Lungs’.
Salmon added it ‘causes a Cheerful, lively disposition, with a very pleasant Countenance’.
‘Very good against all Melancholic and Pensive people, against weak Stomachs, and also against all Swoonings which proceed of any debility of the Heart, they quicken the Understanding and Memory, they be also very good for all them which have the Falling Sickness, and a short breath, and also for other things more’. (Wirtzung)
Note that there was a Restorative Electuary also prepared by Nicholas. This was most commonly listed by its Latin name, Pleres Arconticon.
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