Restorative Confection

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name Conserve of Violet flowers Conserve of Borage flowers Conserved Bugloss root Confectio Alkermes Diamargariton Frigidii Diatragacanth Frigidii

Latin Viola odorata Borago officinalis Anchusa officinalis a compound a compound a compound Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with Sugar of Roses, equal to the rest, form a powder (actually a Confection).

Function:

Clears Heat, nourishes Yin

Use:

1. Restorative in chronic weakness and deficiency of Yin and Qi; useful in old Age.
2. A tonic in chronic Fever, Consumption, Wasting

Dose:

2 drams–1⁄2 oz. Up to 1 oz. daily.

Cautions:

None noted

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