Confection for all Stomach Diseases

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	5 drams ea.
Pistachio shell *	Pistachio verum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	3 drams ea.
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis	1⁄2 oz.
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
White Coral	Corallum album	Together, equal to the above **
Sugar	Saccharum	Sufficient

* Corticum exteriorum pistaceorum could be the Bark of the tree or the shell of the nut
** The amount of Red and White Coral (together) was to be equal to the rest.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, then form a confection with sufficient Sugar.

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach, benefits Digetsion

Use:

1. promotes Appetite and Digestion
2. Indigestion, Poor appetite, nausea
3. Abdominal fullness and distention
4. Acid Regurgitation

Dose:

1–2 drams

Comment:

Source text says it ‘cures all diseases of the stomach if God wishes’; and that it is found by ‘noble experience transcends any medication’. It may be used for any constitution, with or without matter (excess humors).

Cautions:

None noted

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