Electuarium de Farfara Magistrale
Electuary of Coltsfoot Magisterial

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Luminare Majus 1551

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Coltsfoot roots

Tussilago farfara

6 oz.

Pine nuts

Nux Pinea

1 1⁄2 oz.

Raisins

Vitis vinifera

2 oz.

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Mace

Myristica fragrans

1 scruple ea.

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

1⁄2 scruple ea.

Licorice juice

Succus Glycyrrhiza

15 grains

Preparation:

Decoct the Coltsfoot roots in sufficient water until well cooked, then beat to a pulp and sieve. Then add 1 1⁄2 lbs. sugar and form an Electuary. Add the beaten Pine nuts and Raisins, mix well, then add the rest in fine powder and form an Electuary (Lohoch).

Function:

Stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough (various types)
2. Wheezing and Breathlessness
3. Lung disease from weakness

Dose:

Used as a licking medicine regularly; or it can be taken in doses of 1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This can be prepared with Coltsfoot leaf or flower.

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