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Electuarium Ducis
Electuary for a Duke
Electuary for a Duke
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Nicholas
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Herb Name
Aniseed
Licorice Mastic Germander Cinnamon Ginger Galangal Fennel seed Caraway seed Cassia Wood Calamint Carrot seed Pellitory Long Pepper White Pepper Cyperus Orris Schoenanth Amomum Indian leaf Asarabacca Saffron Gum Arabic Tragacanth Cubeb Clove Balsam Cardamon Juniper Nutmeg Aloeswood Lovage root Flower-de-Luce Rhubarb Cinquefoil root Indian Spikenard Calamus Red Behen White Behen Siler Montane seed Alexander seed Dill seed Asparagus seed Lemon seed Amomum seed Clove Basil seed Gromwell seed Saxifrage seed Chicory seed Macedonian Parsley seed Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Storax Sugar Penids |
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Preparation:
Powder and prepare an Electuary with three times their weight of Honey
Function:
Warms and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen, benefits Digestion, moves Qi, promotes Urine, clears Stones
Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Poor appetite
3. Nausea, Vomiting
4. Wind-Colic
5. Internal Coldness
6. Promotes Urine in Cold bodies
7. Gravel and Stones (‘for which cause it was principally ordained’ Wirtzung)
Dose:
1–1 1⁄2 or 2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Wirtzung (1598) said ‘This Confection was prepared for a Duke’, although which one is uncertain. As was common with medicines prepared for Royalty, the medicine invariably tastes sweet and pleasant.
Nothing at the moment
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