Expert Electuary for Old Fever

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Camomile	Matricaria recutita
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Lacca	Laccifer lacca
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia rotunda	4 drams ea.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Rose	Rosa gallica	2 drams ea.
Madder	Rubia tinctorum	1 dram

Preparation:

Powder, form an Electuary with Honey

Function:

Promotes Urine, Opens Obstructions, Clears Crass Wind, Clears Heat

Use:

1. Chronic Fever
2. Edema
3. Wind and Colic

Dose:

2 drams

Comment:

Catilina was Physician to a King Lithois, according to the source text. This was said to be a noble and expert remedy for the prescribed conditions.

Cautions:

Birthwort should be substituted or omitted.

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