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Electuarium Prohibens Ebrietatem
Electuary Preventing Drunkenness

Tradition:
Unani

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name
Goat Horn burnt and washed
Bitter Almonds
Cabbage seed
Pennyroyal *
Rock Salt
Rue
Ammi
Latin
Cornu Capra usta & loti
Prunus amygdalus amara
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Mentha pulegium
Sal Gem
Ruta graveolens
Ammi majus
Amount






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

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