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Electuary of Maidenhair

Tradition:
Western

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

Herb Name
Maidenhair
Orris

Licorice
Peony
Balsam fruit
Horehound
Camomile
Round Birthwort

Latin
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Iris germanica

Glycyrrhiza glabra
Peonia o
fficinalis
Commiphora opobalsamum
Marrubium vulgare
Matricaria recutita
Aristolchia rotunda

Amount
25 aur  *






15 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:
Powder and mix with a syrup of Honey and Maidenahir to form an Electuary.

Function:
Clears Crass Phlegm from the Lungs, Stops Cough

Use:
1. Cough with excess Crass or Cold Phlegm
2. Asthma with excess Phlegm
3. Other Lung conditions with Cold / Crass Phlegm obstructing the Lungs


Dose:
4 drams with a decoction of Camomile

Cautions:
None noted

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