Electuarium Diaspermaton
Electuary of Seeds

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Gourd seed	Lagenaria vulgaris
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus
Chicory seed	Chicorium intybus
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Asparagus seed	Asparagus officinale
Burnet seed	Sanguisorba officinalis
Basil seed	Ocinum basilicum
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Winter Cherry	Physalis alkekengi	2 drams ea.
Gromwell seed	Lithospermum officinale
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza	3 drams ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Mace	Myristica fragrans	1 dram ea.

Preparation:

With 8 times the weight of Sugar dissolved in Water (or decoction) of Marshmallow, form an Electuary according to Art.

Function:

Clears Damp, promotes Urine, Expels Gravel and Stones

Use:

1. Gravel and Stones
2. Strangury, Dysuria
3. Clears Heat of the Urinary system

Dose:

1⁄2 oz. for an adult, 1–2 drams for a Child. Usually taken with some Stone-breaking syrup or decoction.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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