Electuarium Contra Lumbricos
Electuary Against Worms

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Luminare Majus, 1549

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Wormseed	Artemesia santonicum	1 lb.
Burnt Deer horn	Cornu Cervii usta	3 oz.
Cannabis seed	Cannabis sativa
Cinnamon	Cinnamon zeylanicum	2 oz. ea.
Southernwood	Artemesia abrotanum
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Oregano	Oreganum vulgare
Caraway	Carum carvi
Bay berry	Laurus nobilis	1 dram ea.
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Nigella	Nigella sativa
Hops	Humulus lupulus	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum	1 oz.

Preparation:

With Honey decocted with Couch Grass, qs, form a Confection

Function:

Kills worms

Use:

Worms

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut, up to 3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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