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Electuary of Black Hellebore
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
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Herb Name
Black Hellebore, prepared
Aloeswood Saffron Aniseed Mastic Marjoram Agaric Orris Stoechas Turbith |
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* Aur is a traditional weight based on a Gold coin. As each dose in the formula is Aur it can be easily modified to grams.
Preparation:
Powder and mix with clarified Honey to form an Electuary.
Function:
Stops Wind, clears Phlegm
Use:
1. Vertigo
2. Other Wind diseases of the Head
Dose:
4 drams (given in the source text; a lower dose would be given to begin with)
Cautions:
Contains the toxic Hellebore which requires preparation. Avoid overdose and begin with smaller doses.
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
