Electuary of Sealed Earth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Sealed Earth	Terra Sigillata
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Indian Salt	Sal Indi
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis	2 drams ea.
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Hazelnut	Corylus avellana
Peony root	Paeonia officinalis	3 aur ea.

* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.

Preparation:

Powder and with Honey form an Electuary

Function:

Resists Poison

Use:

1. Used against Venom and Poisons

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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