Expert Electuary of Catilinae

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

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

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Orris	Iris germanica
Lacca	Laccifer lacca
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis	3 drams ea.
Caraway	Carum carvi
Wild Rue	Peganum harmala
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	2 drams ea.
Long Birthwort	Aristolchia longa
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia rotunda
Centaury	Centaurium erythraea
Savory	Satureja montana
Ammi	Ammi majus
Oregano	Oreganum vulgare
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	4 drams ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	1 oz. ea.
Gentian	Gentiana lutea
Squinanth	Juncus odoratus	5 drams ea.
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Mint	Mentha arvensis	6 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder; mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Promotes Urine, Clears Damp, Opens Obstructions, Dissolves Crass Wind, Strengthens the Stomach

Use:

1. Edema
2. Wind of the Stomach and Intestines
3. Stomach weakness, Loss of appetite, Nausea

Dose:

2–3 drams

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Substitutes should be used for the Birthworts, or they can be omitted.

Modifications:

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