Electuary for Watering of the Eyes

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	10 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	8 drams
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis	9 drams
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	27 drams

Preparation:

Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Damp, stops Watering of the Eyes

Use:

The source text sates ‘In the beginning of Water flowing down to the Eyes, it has cured many … It has a miraculous Operation’.
1. Tearing or Watering of the Eyes
2. Useful for other Damp conditions of the Head

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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