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Diacydonium cum Spicatum
Electuary of Quince with Spices


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Quince juice
Sugar
White Wine Vinegar
Ginger
White Pepper

Latin
Cydonia oblonga
Saccharum

Acetum Vinum album
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Piper album

Amount

2 lbs. ea.
1⁄2 lb.
2 oz.
10 drams


Preparation:
Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end and removing the scum; then add the Ginger and White Pepper in fine powder, and boil to the thickness of Honey.

Function:
Strengthens the Stomach, stops Nausea and Vomiting, gently Binding

Use:
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Poor appetite
4. Indigestion
5. Belching
6. Diarrhea


Dose:
As much as a Nutmeg with Wine for an adult. Taken before food to promote Digestion and stop Fluxes, after food to stop Vomiting, otherwise in the morning.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:
See Electuary of Quince Compound for more information.

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