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Electuary of Centaury

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name
Centaury
Gentian
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Celery seed
Frankincense
Clove

Agaric
Orris
Cubeb
Galbanum
Gum Ammoniacum
Castoreum

Black Pepper
Long Pepper
White Pepper
Roman Spikenard **
Indian Spikenard
Turbith

Aloe
Balsam fruit
Balsam wood
Squill roasted
Mastic
Sa
ffron
Scammony prepared

Latin
Centaurium erythraea
Gentiana lutea
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Apium graveolens
Boswellia sacra
Eugenia caryophyllus
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis
Iris germanica

Piper cubeba
Ferula spp.
Dorema ammoniacum
Castoreum
Piper nigrum
Piper longum
Piper album
Valeriana celtica
Nardostachys jatamansi
Operculina turpethum
Aloe spp.
Commiphora opobalsamum Commiphora opobalsamum
Scilla maritima
Pistacia lentiscus
Crocus sativus
Convovulus scammonia

Amount
100 aur *
10 aur



6 aur ea.

1 dram ea.

1 aur ea.








20 aur ea.

30 aur ea.
17 aur



16 aur ea.

10 aur ea.
8 aur


* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be easily adjusted for modern use.
** Several sources have stated that Roman Spikenard is the same as Celtic Spikenard. In any case, Roman Spikenard was regarded as a slightly weaker type of Spikenard when compared to Indian Spikenard, the latter of which was also commonly used for Liver obstruction. Therefore, Indian Spikenard (
Nardostachys jatamansi) may be used in its place.

Preparation:
Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary. The source text says to ‘submit in Barley for six months’ (submittantur in hordeo per sex menses). This probably refers to sitting the compound in a pot of Barley for 6 months to rise, as was done with Mithridate and Theriac.

Function:
Clears Phlegm and Damp, Opens Obstructions, Promotes Urine, Eases Pain

Use:
1. Arthritis
2. Joint Pain
3. Joint Disease

4. Gravel and Stones
5. Cleanses Phlegm from the Lungs


Dose:
4 drams

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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