Electuarium Arthriticum
Electuary for Arthritis
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Platerus
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Hypericum perforatum | ||
Teucrium chamaedrys | ||
Ajuga chamaepitys | 1 oz. ea. | |
Smilax sarsaparilla | ||
Aristolchia rotunda | 6 drams ea. | |
Angelica archangelica | 2 drams | |
Betonica officinalis | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Cornu Cervii | ||
Eboris | ||
Succinum | 1 dram ea. | |
Corallum rubrum | 1⁄2 dram | |
Crocus sativus | 6 grains |
* Burnt Deer horn is probably meant
Preparation:
Powder finely and mix; add 4 ounces of Sugar made into a Syrup with Rose Water, and make an Electuary.
Function:
Clears Wind-Damp, Eases Pain
Use:
“It prevails against the Gout [Arthritis], and is good to consume superfluous humours which fall upon the Nerves from the Brain”.
1. Arthritis
2. Rheumatism
3. Joint pain associated with Wind-Damp in general
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
With Birthwort omitted it is generally dafe but should not be used long-term.
Modifications:
1. Birthwort and Ivory need to be substituted or omitted if recreated.
2. Velvet Deer horn could replace Burnt Deer horn if used in severe and degenerative arthritis with deficiency.
3. St. John’s wort herb can replace the seed.
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