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Electuary of Gums

Tradition:
Western

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

Herb Name
Gum Ammoniacum
Sagapen
Opopanax
Sarcocolla

Mastic
Cumin
Asafetida
Euphorbium
Long Birthwort
Round Birthwort
Orris

Latin
Dorema ammoniacum
Ferula persica
Ferula opopanax
Astragalus sarcocolla
Pistacia lentiscus
Cuminum cyminum
Ferula asafetida
Euphorbium resinifera
Aristolchia longa
Aristolchia rotunda

Iris germanica
Amount


10 aur ea. *
2 aur
4 aur


3 aur ea.
1 aur



3 aur ea.

* 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 adjusted for modern use.

Preparation:
Dissolve the gums in clarified Fennel juice, or a strong decoction of the same, strain, add the rest in powder and with Honey form an Electuary.

Function:
Clears Cold, Wind and Phlegm, Eases Pain

Use:
1. Wind-Cold-Damp Pains
2.. Joint pain
3. Arthritis
4. Sciatica


Dose:
2–3 drams

Cautions:
None noted

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