Confectio Humain
Confection of Eyebright

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Eyebright Fennel seeds Clove Cinnamon Cubeb Long Pepper Mace Clarified Honey (prepared)

Latin Euphrasia officinalis Foeniculum vulgare Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Piper cubeba Piper longum Myristica fragrans Mel Amount 2 oz. 5 drams 1 dram ea. 1 lb.

Preparation:

The Honey is prepared as follows: boiled in the juices of Fennel 1 oz.; Celandine and Rue 1⁄2 oz. ea. Add the herbs in fine powder and form an Electuary.

Function:

Benefits the Heart, Brain and Eyes, quickens the Senses, resists Infection

Use:

1. Poor and Failing Eyesight
2. chronic Eye disorders associated with poor eyesight
3. Poor Memory
4. Prevents Infection during Epidemics
5. May be used for Allergic Rhinitis

Dose:

1 dram for a cold body, half a dram for a hot, or 2-4 scruples. It is taken in the morning, on an empty Stomach

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

There were many variations based on this theme. Often the Spices were reduced to just Mace, or Mace and Cinnamon or Clove; some added Aniseed or Coriander; Rue was often added also.

“Good for the Heart and Brain, quickens the Senses, especially the Sight. It also resists Pestilence”. (Culpeper)
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