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Special Confection for Scoliosis

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Wirtzung

Herb Name
Betony
Stoechas
Marjoram
Bdellium
Mastic
Rue seed
Cinnamon
Calamus
Artichoke roots
Red Behen
White Behen
Sa
ffron
Nutmeg
Licorice
Confected Ginger
White Sugar

Latin
Betonica officinalis
Lavendula stoechas
Oreganum marjorana
Commiphora mukul
Pistacia lentiscus
Ruta graveolens
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Acorus calamus

Cynara scolymus
Salvia hemotodes
Centaurea behen
Crocus sativus
Myristica fragrans
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Saccharum alba

Amount






2 drams. ea.
3 drams
1
1⁄2 drams




3 scruples ea.
4 scruples
12 oz.
2 oz.


Preparation:
Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art.

Function:
Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood

Use:
1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’;
2. Scoliosis;
3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back


Dose:
A piece the size of a Nutmeg at least twice weekly; Best taken daily throughout the year.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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This is an elegant and well composed formula for its intended purpose. By the addition of the Red and White Behen, it appears it could be of Arab origin, but this is uncertain.
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