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Pleres Arconticon
Restorative of Nicholas
Restorative of Nicholas
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus
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Herb Name
Cinnamon
Clove Galangal Aloeswood Nutmeg Indian Spikenard Ginger Tabasheer Schoenanth Cypress nuts Rose Violet Mace Licorice Mastic Storax Basil seed Marjoram Costmary Cardamon Long Pepper White Pepper Myrtle berries Citron peel Red Behen White Behen Pearl Red Coral Silk torrefied Musk Camphor |
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Preparation:
Powder. It can be made into an Electuary with 10 times its weight in Sugar dissolved in Balm Water (Generally an Electuary was prepared with only 3 times the weight of the powdered herbs).
Function:
Benefits the Heart and Spirit, Strengthens the Spleen, Moves Qi, clears Damp and Melancholy
Use:
1. Sadness
2. Melancholy
3. Worry, Stress and Overthinking
4. Fearful
5. Fainting
6. Stomach weakness
7. Convalescence and weakness following chronic illness.
8. Epilepsy
9. Apoplexy
10. Lethargy
11. Amnesia
12. Asthma
13. Consumption
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram of the powder; 1–2 drams of the Electuary, taken in the morning fasting, with decoction of Citron peel or some other suitable vehicle.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Avens and Tormentil were often substituted for Red and White Behen in Europe as they were largely unavailable.
Culpeper said it is ‘... good for Sad, Melancholy, Lumpish, Pensive, Grieving, Vexing, Pining, Sighing, Sobbing, Fearful, Careful Spirits, it strengthens weak Stomachs exceedingly, and help such as are prone to Faintings and Swoonings, it strengthens such as are weakened by violence of sickness, it helps bad Memories, quickens all the Senses, strengthens the Brain and Animal Spirits, helps the Falling-Sickness, and succours such as are troubled with Asthmas, or other cold afflictions of the Lungs’.
Note that there was a Restorative Electuary also prepared by Nicholas. This was most commonly listed by its Latin name, Pleres Arconticon.
Note that there was a Restorative Electuary also prepared by Nicholas. This was most commonly listed by its Latin name, Pleres Arconticon.
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