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Expert Electuary of Catilinae

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Catilina (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name
Aniseed
Orris
Lacca
Indian Spikenard
Aloeswood
Clove

Agaric
Caraway
Wild Rue
Fennel seed
Long Birthwort
Round Birthwort

Centaury
Savory

Ammi
Oregano
Mastic
Rose
Rhubarb
Gentian
Squinanth
Myrrh
Mint

Latin
Pimpinella anisum
Iris germanica
Laccifer lacca
Nardostachys jatamansi
Aquillaria agallocha
Eugenia caryophyllus
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis
Carum carvi

Peganum harmala
Foeniculum vulgare
Aristolchia longa
Aristolchia rotunda
Centaurium erythraea
Satureja montana
Ammi majus
Oreganum vulgare
Pistacia lentiscus
Rosa gallica

Rheum palmatum
Gentiana lutea
Juncus odoratus
Commiphora molmol
Mentha arvensis

Amount






3 drams ea.


2 drams ea.






4 drams ea.

1 oz. ea.

5 drams ea.


6 drams ea.

Preparation:
Powder; mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:
Promotes Urine, Clears Damp, Opens Obstructions, Dissolves Crass Wind, Strengthens the Stomach

Use:
1. Edema
2. Wind of the Stomach and Intestines
3. Stomach weakness, Loss of appetite, Nausea


Dose:
2–3 drams

Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Substitutes should be used for the Birthworts, or they can be omitted.


Modifications:

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Catilina was Physician to a King Lithois, according to the source text. This was said to be a noble and expert remedy for the prescribed conditions.

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