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Electuary of Turbith

Tradition:
Western

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

Herb Name
Turbith
Agaric
Saffron
Mastic
Squinanth
Round Birthwort
Latin
Operculina turpethum
Fomitopsis officinalis
Crocus sativus
Pistacia lentiscus
Juncus odoratus
Aristolchia spp.
Amount
50 aur
16 aur

6 aur ea.

8 aur ea.

Preparation:
Powder and form an Electuary with Honey

Function:
Opens Obstruction, clears Wind, expels Phlegm, promotes Urine

Use:
1. Chronic Fever
2. Viscid Humors
3. Clears Phlegm Obstructing the Lungs or Stomach
4. Wind, Colic Pain
5. Edema

Dose:
2–3 drams

Cautions:
None noted

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