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Electuary of Rhubarb
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
Herb Name
Rhubarb
Lacca Aloeswood Cinnamon Long Birthwort Round Birthwort Pistachio Squinanth Marjoram Aniseed Sealed Earth Agaric Indian leaf Agrimony ** Indian Spikenard Black Pepper Long Pepper White Pepper Ginger Stoechas Oregano Orris Endive root Hyssop Mastic Saffron Balsam fruit Balsam wood |
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* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.
** Gafit, given in the text, is Eupatorium, which sometimes equates with Eupatorium cannabinum. No matter which is intended, Agrimony was a commonly used for Eupatorium in Europe.
Preparation:
Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary
Function:
Strengthens the Liver, Opens Obstructions, Promote Urine
Use:
1. Flux of the Stomach (Diarrhea)
2. Liver obstruction with weakness
3. Used for hardness of the Organs
4. Edema
Dose:
2–3 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This looks to perhaps have been the inspiration for some of the Opening formulas devised by the Arab physicians a millennia later. Compare with Greater Gum Lacca Powder of Mesue, Troches of Rhubarb and Troches of Lacca.
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