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Confectio Humain
Confection of Eyebright


Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Eyebright
Fennel seeds
Cloves
Cinnamon
Cubeb
Long Pepper
Mace
Clari
fied Honey (prepared)

Latin
Euphrasia officinalis
Foeniculum vulgare
Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Piper cubeba

Piper longum
Myristica fragrans
Mel


Amount
2 oz.
5 drams





1 dram ea.
1 lb.

Preparation:
The Honey is prepared as follows: boiled in the juices of Fennel 1 oz.; Celandine and Rue 1⁄2 oz. ea. Add the herbs in fine powder and form an Electuary.

Function:
Benefits the Heart, Brain and Eyes, quickens the Senses, resists Infection

Use:
1. Poor and Failing Eyesight
2. chronic Eye disorders associated with poor eyesight
3. Poor Memory
4. Prevents Infection during Epidemics
5. May be used for Allergic Rhinitis


Dose:
1 dram for a cold body, half a dram for a hot, or 2-4 scruples. It is taken in the morning, on an empty Stomach

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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There were many variations based on this theme. Often the Spices were reduced to just Mace, or Mace and Cinnamon or Clove; some added Aniseed or Coriander; Rue was often added also.
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