Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

* Foliorum rubi agrestis
** The fact that Agaric is listed after Turbith would suggest Turbith should be taken in the weight of all the preceding medicines, then 10 drams of Agaric are added.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey, or Syrup of Honey

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Crass and Viscid Humors, Dissolves Wind

Use:

1. Chronic Fever from Crass Humors
2. Clears Crass (undigested) and Viscid (thick) Humors
3. Useful for Paralysis caused by Wind and Damp
4. Cold, Damp and Wind affecting the Joints
5. Asthma from Wind and Phlegm
6. Pain caused by Cold, Damp and Wind
7. May be useful in various other conditions caused by Damp (undigested humors) and Wind.

Dose:

1 dram with decoction of Gentian and Asarum

Comment:

Crass Humors mean undigested Humors, similar to Damp of TCM and Ama of Ayurveda. Viscid means thick. This formula is good for diseases coming from accumulation or obstruction of Phlegm and Damp affecting the channels
The text says ‘it is very often proven’ as an effective medicine.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Back To ELECTUARIES
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures