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Confectio de Rhabarbo
Confection of Rhubarb

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas

Herb Name
Rhubarb
Bitter Cotus *
Cinnamon
Saffron
Indian Spikenard
Cassia wood
Aniseed
Celery seed
Rose
Latin
Rheum palmatum
Inula racemosa
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Crocus sativus
Nardostachys jatamansi
Cinnamonum cassia
Pimpinella anisum
Apium graveolens
Rosa gallica
Amount
4 drams







1 ½ dram ea.

* Bitter Costus is generally accepted to be Inula racemosa.

Preparation:
Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey.

Function:
Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver

Use:
Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction

Dose:
1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:
Confection of Rhubarb (Mesue)

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