Confection of Astoron
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Astoron (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 1 dram | |
Nardostachys jatamansi | 2 drams | |
Aquillaria agallocha | 1 1⁄2 drams | |
Pistacia lentiscus | 1 dram | |
Pimpinella anisum | 2 drams | |
Iris pseudoacorus | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
Preparation:
Powder and form an Electuary with Honey
Function:
Opens the Veins, Promotes Urine, strengthens Digestion
Use:
1. Old or Chronic Fever
2. Corruption of the Temperament
3. Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Bowels or Bladder
4. Cold stomach pain
5. Cold abdominal pain
6. Difficult Urine; Strangury; Dysuria
Dose:
As much as a Hazelnut with warm water in cold complexions; to open obstructions, with Fennel and Anise waters.
Comment:
Astoron was a citizen of Tereste, author of Medicinarum expertarum.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The sources texts says:
1. Cinnamon works against putrefaction and comforts interior members
2. Spikenard operates with Cinnamon
3. Aloeswood benefits
4. a Cold stomach, clears Humidity
5. Mastic relieves stomach pain, disperses humidity
6. Anise promotes Urine and opens Obstructions
7. Acorus opens Obstructions, good for the Spleen
8. Clove dries Damp and comforts the Internal members
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