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Antidotus Acharistos Altera

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name
Myrrh
Cassia Fistula
Sa
ffron
Spikenard, Indian
Lovage seed
Aniseed
Castor
Galbanum
Costus
Black Pepper
White Pepper
Honey

Latin
Commiphora molmol
Cassia
fistula

Crocus sativus
Nardostachys jatamansi
Levisticum o
fficinale
Pimpinella anisum
Castoreum

Ferula spp.
Saussurea lappa
Piper nigrum
Piper nigrum
Mel

Amount

9 drams ea.
2 drams
4
1⁄2 dram
3 drams
2
1⁄2 drams


2 drams ea.


1 dram ea.
sufficient


Preparation:
Powder the herbs, adding the Castoreum at the end; mix with sufficient Honey to form an Electuary.

Function:
Warms, moves the Qi and Blood, opens Obstructions

Use:
1. Scotoma (partial loss of vision or blind spot in vision)
2. Tumors
3. Cough
4. Catarrh
5. Abscess of the Lungs, expectoration of purulent matter (taken with Honey water)
6. Pleurisy

7. Hepatitis (taken with Honey water)
8. Spleen diseases (taken with Oxymel)
9. restores Digestion
10. cleanses the Kidneys


Dose:
As much as a hazelnut with warm water if hot-natured, otherwise with wine

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
A similar formula was called Antidotus Acharistos Aetius. It omitted seeds of Lovage and Anise, but added Opium, all being used in equal doses. Used similarly.

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