Electuary for Stomach Pain from Cold and Viscid Humors

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Hippocrates (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Bay berry	Laurus nobilis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1 oz. ea.
Pellitory	Anacyclus pyrethrum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	4 drams ea.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol	2 drams ea.
Honey	Mel	1 lb.
Vinegar	Acetum	1 oz.

Preparation:

Boil the Honey with the vinegar gently until the vinegar has evaporated, removing the scum as it rises then add the herbs in powder and mix well.

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, moves Qi, warms the Stomach, benefits Digestion

Use:

1. Poor appetite
2. Indigestion
3. Nausea
4. Colic, Wind
5. Cold-type Abdominal Pain

Dose:

1 dram, up to 3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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