Syrupus de Miua Citontorum Aromaticum
Syrup of Quince with Spices

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Pharmacopoeia Augustana)

Herb Name Sour Quince juice Old Wine Clarified Honey (or Sugar) Cinnamon Cardamon Clove Ginger Mastic Mace Saffron Musk Aloeswood

Latin Cydonia oblonga Vinum antiquus Mel clarificans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Elettaria cardamomum Eugenia caryophyllus Zingiber officinalis Pistacia lentiscus Myristica fragrans Crocus sativus Moschus Aquillaria agallocha Amount 7 lbs. 3 1⁄2 lbs. 2 lbs., 4 oz. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram 2 scruples ea. 1 dram 1⁄2 dram 1 scruple

Preparation:

Seethe the Juice, Wine and Honey together, removing the scum as it rises. In this syrup, hang a cloth with the remaining herbs tied up, stir well, and leave for 24 hours, then wring out hard.

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach, benefits Qi, stops Leakage

Use:

1. Stomach or Spleen weakness
2. Indigestion
3. Diarrhea or looseness
4. Adjunct in Spleen hardness or Tumors
5. Cold pain of the Kidneys
6. Obstruction of the Kidneys
7. Weakness during Pregnancy (without Musk and Saffron)

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:

Although it was used during Pregnancy, Saffron and Musk should be omitted if used during Pregnancy.

Modifications:

1. Some versions listed 1 dram Gallia Moschata instead of Aloeswood.
2. Take with decoction of Myrtle as a tonic during Pregnancy.

Back To SYRUPS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures