Electuarium Prohibens Ebrietatem
Electuary Preventing Drunkenness

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Goat Horn burnt and washed

Cornu Capra usta & loti

Bitter Almonds

Prunus amygdalus amara

Cabbage seed

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Pennyroyal *

Mentha pulegium

Rock Salt

Sal Gem

Rue

Ruta graveolens

Ammi

Ammi majus

equal parts

* Pulegium montani, Mountain Pennyroyal was listed

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Honey.

Function:

Clears Heat, Resists Drunkenness

Use:

Used to prevent Drunkenness
It is uncertain if this was to be taken before drinking to prevent drunkenness, or if it can be taken when drunk to restore sobriety.

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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