Confection for Coitus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Pine nut	Nux Pinea
Melon seed kernel	Citrullus vulgaris
Pumpkin seed kernel	Cucurbita pepo
Red Behen	Salvia hemotodes
White Behen	Centaurea behen
Sesame seed	Sesamum indicum
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Sea Holly	Eryngium maritinum
Alphagdi seed *
Skink tail	Scincus	10 drams
Nettle seed	Urtica dioica
Mustard seed	Sinapis alba
Onion seed	Allium cepa
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Parsnip seed	Pastinaca sativa	7 drams ea.
Sugar Penid	Penidum	weight of the rest

* Identity of this is uncertain

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with clarified Honey

Function:

Strengthen the Kidneys, Increase Yang, Nourish Sperm

Use:

1. Aphrodisiac; Increase Lust
2. Impotence
3. Male Infertility
4. Low Sperm count

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

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