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Electuarium Papus Innocentii
Electuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness
Electuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb Name
Fennel seed
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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:
‘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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