Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Seven Books of Paulus Aegineta

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation and Pain

Use:

1. Gout of the Feet;
2. Arthritic conditions

Dose:

1 dram

Comment:

‘But Aetius chiefly commends the Antidote of Centaury, and he writes, that he knew many cured by the use thereof; and that it was so wholesome for such as were troubled with the Gout [Arthritis], that the use thereof had enabled many that had been affected herewith fifteen years, and so well recovered them, that they went journeys on foot; and that it was grateful to the stomach, convenient for the belly, and provoking much urine’. (Sennertus, Practical Physick, 1676)

Cautions:

Birthwort should be omitted or substituted.

Modifications:

1. Some added Stone Parsley seed 1 oz. Celery seed could be used in its place.
2. Birthwort should be replaced by a suitable substitute.

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