Electuarium Symphyti
Electuary of Comfrey

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Fioravantus

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Comfrey root

Symphytum officinale

1 lb.

Pomegranate peel

Punica granatum

1 oz.

Aloeswood

Aquillaria agallocha

6 drams

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

Sarcocolla

Astragalus sarcocolla

Dragon’s Blood

Daemonorops draco

2 drams ea.

Honey

Mel

16 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and gums, then with the Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Astringent, strengthening

Use:

1. Hernias
2. Aneurism, Varicose veins
3. Fractures
4. Wounds of the Lungs, Spitting of Blood

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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