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Antidotus Acharistos Altera
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
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Herb Name
Myrrh
Cassia Fistula Saffron Spikenard, Indian Lovage seed Aniseed Castor Galbanum Costus Black Pepper White Pepper Honey |
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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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