Antidotus Acharistos Altera

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Cassia Fistula	Cassia fistula	9 drams ea.
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus	2 drams
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	4 1⁄2 dram
Lovage seed	Levisticum officinale	3 drams
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	2 1⁄2 drams
Castor	Castoreum
Galbanum	Ferula spp.	2 drams ea.
Costus	Saussurea lappa
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
White Pepper	Piper nigrum	1 dram ea.
Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, adding the Castoreum at the end; mix with sufficient Honey to form an Electuary.

Function:

Warms, moves the Qi and Blood, opens Obstructions

Use:

“it is given against catarrh and against all diseases of the chest caused by cold phlegm” (Antidotum Nicolai)
1. Scotoma (partial loss of vision or blind spot in vision)
2. Tumors
3. Cough
4. Catarrh
5. Abscess of the Lungs, expectoration of purulent matter (taken with Honey water)
6. Pleurisy
7. Hepatitis (taken with Honey water)
8. Spleen diseases (taken with Oxymel)
9. restores Digestion
10. cleanses the Kidneys

Dose:

As much as a hazelnut with warm water if hot-natured, otherwise with warm wine

Comment:

A similar formula was called Antidotus Acharistos Aetius. It omitted seeds of Lovage and Anise, but added Opium, all being used in equal doses. Used similarly.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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