Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541)

* The texts lists Rosarum babilonicarum, Babylonian Rose
** The source text lists Spodium, which most often intends Tabasheer; in any case, Tabasheer is a better option in this formula.
*** The text lists Amyli (in the first instance where we have listed Starch), and Amidi (in the second instance). Both terms generally refer to Starch. Amidin is the modern name of starch which has been heated to become a horn-like substance. It is not known if perhaps this is the meaning in the text. If recreated, Starch could be used.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, mix with the Rose water, then add the Sugar and Starch little by little, and with sufficient Honey of Roses form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Heat, Benefits Yin

Use:

1. Heat and dryness of the Stomach
2. Pneumonia
3. Consumption
4. Liver disease from Heat and Yin deficiency
5. Heat and Yin deficiency of the Kidneys
6. Acute and Burning Fever

Dose:

as much as a Walnut in the morning or evening

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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