Special Confection for Scoliosis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Betony Stoechas Marjoram Bdellium Mastic Rue seed Cinnamon Calamus Artichoke roots Red Behen White Behen Saffron Nutmeg Licorice Confected Ginger White Sugar

Latin Betonica officinalis Lavendula stoechas Oreganum marjorana Commiphora mukul Pistacia lentiscus Ruta graveolens Cinnamonum zeylanicum Acorus calamus Cynara scolymus Salvia hemotodes Centaurea behen Crocus sativus Myristica fragrans Glycyrrhiza glabra Zingiber officinalis Saccharum alba Amount 2 drams. ea. 3 drams 1 1⁄2 drams 3 scruples ea. 4 scruples 12 oz. 2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art.

Function:

Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood

Use:

1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’;
2. Scoliosis;
3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back

Dose:

A piece the size of a Nutmeg at least twice weekly; Best taken daily throughout the year.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is an elegant and well composed formula for its intended purpose. By the addition of the Red and White Behen, it appears it could be of Arab origin, but this is uncertain.
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