Confection for all Stomach Diseases

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Mastic Aloeswood Myrrh Cinnamon Aniseed Pistachio shell * Clove Indian Spikenard Eyebright Red Coral White Coral Sugar

Latin Pistacia lentiscus Aquillaria agallocha Commiphora molmol Cinnamonum zeylanicum Pimpinella anisum Pistachio verum Eugenia caryophyllus Nardostachys jatamansi Euphrasia officinalis Corallum rubrum Corallum album Saccharum Amount 5 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. Together, equal to the above * Sufficient

* Corticum exteriorum pistaceorum could be the Bark of the tree or the shell of the nut
* The amount of Red and White Coral (together) was to be equal to the rest.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, then form a confection with sufficient Sugar.

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach, benefits Digetsion

Use:

1. promotes Appetite and Digestion
2. Indigestion, Poor appetite, nausea
3. Abdominal fullness and distention
4. Acid Regurgitation

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Source text says it ‘cures all diseases of the stomach if God wishes’; and that it is found by ‘noble experience transcends any medication’. It may be used for any constitution, with or without matter (excess humors).

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