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Electuarium Papus Innocentii
Electuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

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

4 ounces ea.






2 ounces ea.
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).

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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‘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’.

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