Confectio de Rhabarbo
Confection of Rhubarb

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai)

Herb Name Rhubarb Bitter Costus * Cinnamon Saffron Indian Spikenard Cassia wood Aniseed Celery seed Rose

Latin Rheum palmatum Saussurea lappa Cinnamonum zeylanicum Crocus sativus Nardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum cassia Pimpinella anisum Apium graveolens Rosa gallica Amount 4 drams 1 ½ dram ea.

* Bitter Costus is said by some to be derived from the mature root of Saussurea lappa. Others have said it was Inula racemosa. In any case, regular Costus may be used.

Preparation:

Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver

Use:

Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Confection of Rhubarb (Mesue)

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