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Diacydonium Composita
Electuary of Quince Compound
Electuary of Quince Compound
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Herb Name
Quince juice
White Sugar White Wine Vinegar Ginger White Pepper Cinnamon Nutmeg |
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Preparation:
Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end. Clarify with the white of an Egg, removing the scum. Add the spices in fine powder, and boil to the thickness of Honey
Function:
Strengthens the Stomach, clears Damp, regulates Qi
Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Poor Appetite
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Diarrhea from weakness
6. Diarrhea due to Epidemic or Infectious diseases
7. Belching, Hiccup
Dose:
As much as a Nutmeg; 1–2 drams; before food to promote Digestion and stop Diarrhea; after food to stop Vomiting; as a tonic, take in the morning.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Some texts called this Electuary of Quince with Spices. We have termed it ‘Compound’ to distinguish it from another version of Electuary of Quince with Spices in which only Ginger and White Pepper are added. Their use is very similar.
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