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Syrupus de Miua Citontorum Aromaticum
Syrup of Quince with Spices


Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas (Pharmacopoeia Augustana)

Herb Name
Sour Quince juice
Old Wine
Clari
fied Honey (or Sugar)
Cinnamon

Cardamon
Clove
Ginger
Mastic
Mace
Sa
ffron
Musk
Aloeswood

Latin
Cydonia oblonga
Vinum antiquus
Mel clari
ficans
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Elettaria cardamomum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Pistacia lentiscus
Myristica fragrans

Crocus sativus
Moschus
Aquillaria agallocha

Amount
7 lbs.
3
1⁄2 lbs.
2 lbs., 4 oz.


1 1⁄2 drams ea.
1 dram



2 scruples ea.
1 dram
1⁄2 dram
1 scruple


Preparation:
Seethe the Juice, Wine and Honey together, removing the scum as it rises. In this syrup, hang a cloth with the remaining herbs tied up, stir well, and leave for 24 hours, then wring out hard.

Function:
Strengthens the Stomach, benefits Qi, stops Leakage

Use:
1. Stomach or Spleen weakness
2. Indigestion
3. Diarrhea or looseness
4. Adjunct in Spleen hardness or Tumors
5. Cold pain of the Kidneys

6. Obstruction of the Kidneys
7. Weakness during Pregnancy
(without Musk and Saffron)

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:
Although it was used during Pregnancy, it is best to omit Saffron and Musk if used during Pregnancy.

Modifications:
1. Some versions listed 1 dram Gallia Moschata instead of Aloeswood.
2. Take with decoction of Myrtle as a tonic during Pregnancy.


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