Confection for all Diseases of the Eyes

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


The Magic of Kirani, King of Persia, and of Harpocration, Translated into English from a Copy found in private hand, 1685

Herb Name

Juice of Knotgrass
Licium Indicum *
Myrrh
Saffron
Frankincense
Opium
Black Acacia
Wine

Latin


Polygonum aviculare
Berberis indicum
Commiphora molmol
Crocus sativus
Boswellia sacra
Opium
Acacia spp.
Vinum

Amount



6 oz. ea.



7 oz. ea.
12 oz.
5 oz.

* Paulus Aegineta said the Lycium indicum of Dioscorides was a Berberis spp. This would make sense as the evaporated juice of Berberis is still used topically in eye disorders in India.

Preparation:


Beat them together to form a confection and keep in a glass vessel

Function:


Clears Heat and Toxin, dries Damp, Astringes

Use:


The source text listed 55 eye disorders for which this would cure, some of which are:1. Sore, Red Eyes
2. Eye Pain
3. Itchiness of the Eyes
4. Tearing of the Eyes
5. Poor or Failing Sight
6. Sores or Abscesses of the Eyelids
7. Dryness of the Eyelids
8. Thickness of the Eyelids
9. Ulcers and Fistulas of the Eyes
10. Lice or Knits
11. ‘Moreover anointing with it in the bath and washing it off, is a great help for all pains’.

Dose:


Applied topically, it is dropped into the eyes.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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