Electuarium Papus Innocentii
Electuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	1⁄2 pound
Siler Montane seed	Laserpitium siler
Blue Germander	Teucrium spp.	4 ounces ea.
Stavesacre seed	Delphinium staphisagria
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Saxifrage	Saxifraga alba	2 ounces ea.
Juniper berries	Juniperus communis	1 dram

Preparation:

Powder and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Wind-Cold, promotes Circulation, benefits the Eyes

Use:

Poor and Failing Eyesight, especially in the aged

Dose:

1 dram morning and evening, in Eyebright water or wine, or some other suitable vehicle (used after necessary purging).

Comment:

“Pope Innocentius the third did send [this formula] to an Abbot, who was almost blind”. (Wirtzung, 1598) Wirtzung said to take 1 dram morning and evening “and you shall see marvels”.