Antidotum Aurelii
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cinnamonum cassia | ||
Oreganum vulgare | ||
Artemisia abrotanum | ||
Juniperus sabina | ||
Teucrium chamaedrys | ||
Silver bush | Anthyllis barba-jovis | |
Agrimonia eupatoria | ||
Cyperus rotundus | ||
Thymus serpillum | ||
Gentiana lutea | ||
Aristolchia longa | ||
Agrimonia eupatoria | ||
Dracunculus vulgaris | ||
Acorus calamus | ||
Oreganum marjorana | ||
Piper nigrum | ||
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
Cuminum cyminum | ||
Pilionis | ? | |
Petroselinum crispum | ||
Citrus medica | ||
Brassica rapa | ||
Sanicula europaea | ||
Juncus odoratus | ||
Brassica spp. | ||
Peganum harmala | ||
Armoracia rusticana | ||
Plantago major | 9 drams ea. | |
Mel | sufficient |
Preparation:
Powder the herbs and with sufficient honey (three times the weight), form an electuary.
Function:
Moves qi and blood, opens obstructions, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, benefits the Liver, Stomach and Spleen
Use:
1. Stomach pain
2. Liver obstruction and pain
3. Spleen obstruction and pain
4. Edema
Dose:
As much as a hazelnut, with warm water if hot, otherwise with wine
Comment:
This is large and ancient formula, the original text using a number of obscure names which were difficult to translate, Pilionis still being uncertain. However, as it is placed amongst several seeds of the Apiaceae, it is almost certainly a similar seed of the same family as this group of medicines were commonly used, and usually placed together within a formula unless their dosages varied.
It is worthy of studying as it contains a number of different types of medicines in equal dose, yet contains no harsh medicines. It could be simplified to make a useful medicine for the intended purposes.
Cautions:
None noted
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