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Electuary for Back Pain
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
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Herb Name
Clove
Cinnamon Ginger Costus Frankincense Asparagus seed Asparagus root Galangal Pellitory Indian Spikenard Saffron Myrrh Macedonian Parsley seed Hog Fennel Saxifrage Milium Solis Dock seed * Henbane seed Coriander seed Celtic Spikenard ** Asarabacca Parsley seed Spignel root Valerian Gromwell Lovage Black Pepper |
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* Lapathi, as listed in the text, can refer to several species of Dock. Burdock seed would be a suitable choice in this case.
** Celticae, listed in the text, probably refers to Celtic Spikenard
Preparation:
Powder and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary
Function:
Strengthens Kidneys and Back, Promotes Urine, Breaks Stones, Eases Pain
Use:
1. Back Pain
2. Stones
3. Strangury
4. Dysuria
Dose:
2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This would be easy to simplify and remodel, reducing the number of ingredients and rewriting the proportions.
Doses as given in the text seem unlikely. All measurements are listed in ounces with the exception of Ginger, and there is a wide range range of variation in the doses with some of the herbs with largest doses seeming unlikely.
Nothing at the moment
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