Electuary of Rhubarb

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Herb Name Rhubarb Calamus Celery root Fennel seed Aniseed Bishops weed seed Turmeric Lacca Raw Sugar

Latin Rheum palmatum Acorus calamus Apium graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Ammi majus Curcuma longa Laccifer lacca Saccharum Amount 10 grams ea. 200 grams

Another version from Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681):

Herb Name Rhubarb Calamus Siler Montane * White Henbane seed Celery root Fennel seed Aniseed Bishops weed seed

Latin Rheum palmatum Acorus calamus Laserpitium siler Hyoscyamus alba Apium graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Ammi majus Amount equal parts

* The source text lists Radix Laserpitum, which is probably Siler.

Preparation:

Powder and with three times the weight of Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Heat and Inflammation, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Liver pain
2. Gastric pain
3. Hepatitis
4. Uterus Pain
5. Uterine Tumor

Dose:

5 grams (2 drams) with Oxymel

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

In the second version, the source text says Henbane seed may be replaced with Elecampane.

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