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Electuary of Rhubarb
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
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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:
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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