Confection for a Cold and Moist Uterus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus	6 drams
Mandrake root	Mandragora officinalis	4 scruples
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris	1 handful ea.
Ameos seed	Ammi majus
Seselos seed	Siler trilobum	1 oz. ea.
Agnus Castus	Vitex agnus-castus	2 oz.
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Cassia Wood	Cinnamonum cassia	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Black Hellebore, prepared	Helleborus niger	2 drams
Peony seed	Paeonia officinalis	1⁄2 oz.
Sugar	Saccharum	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and beat with sufficient Sugar.

Function:

Clears Cold and Phlegm, clears Obstruction, benefits the Uterus

Use:

1. Infertility associated with Cold and Phlegm
2. Uterine diseases associated with Cold and Phlegm

Dose:

Make a potion with 1–2 drams in wine, and take with 1 dram of Tryphera Magna

Comment:

This is an interesting formula, as it does not contain only warming and tonic medicines, but also Hellebore and Mandrake.
See the Potion for Infertility of Wirtzung for more on the traditional use of Mandrake in Infertility.

Cautions:

Mandrake and Black Hellebore are toxic

Modifications:

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