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Electuary of Indian leaf

Tradition:
Western

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

Herb Name
Indian leaf
Cinnamon
Indian Spikenard
Roman Spikenard **
Madder

Castoreum
Black Pepper
White Pepper

Long Pepper
Clove
Aloeswood
Rhubarb
Mastic
Thyme

Latin
Cinnamonum tamala
Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi
Valeriana celtica

Rubia tinctorum
Castoreum
Piper nigrum
Piper album
Piper longum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Aquillaria agallocha
Rheum palmatum
Pistacia lentiscus
Thymus vulgaris

Amount
20 aur *









20 drams ea.


16 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.
** 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 form an Electuary with Honey

Function:
Moves the Blood, Opens Obstruction, Warms the Kidneys, Promotes Menstruation

Use:
1. Uterine diseases from obstruction
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea
4. Uterine pain


Dose:
as much as a Hazelnut

Cautions:
None noted

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