Bitter Costus

Aniseed | Bitter Costus | Cassia Wood | Celery seed | Cinnamon | ff | Indian Spikenard | Rhubarb | ron | Rose | Sa

Confection of Rhubarb (Nichoals)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) * Bitter Costus is said by some to be derived from the mature root of Saussurea lappa. Others have said it was Inula racemosa. In any case, regular Costus may be used. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three…

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Asarum | Bitter Costus | Black Pepper | Calamus | Cinnamon | Clove | Cyperus | ff | Galangal | Ginger | Greater Cardamon | Indian Spikenard | Long Pepper | Mastic | Myrtle berry | Opobalsam | ron | Sa | White Sugar

Confection of Galen
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Confectio GaleniiConfection of Galen Tradition: Unani / Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Bitter Costus is generally regarded to be Inula racemosa. Costus root could also be used. Preparation: Powder all, and with twice the weight of Honey, form a Confection.If an Electuary was to be made, the sugar could be omitted and…

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Bitter Costus | Cassia Wood | Henbane seed | Myrrh | Opium | ron | Rue | Saff | Storax | Sulphur | White Pepper

Electuary of Sulphur (Unani)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuary of Sulphur Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 * Bitter Costus is generally regarded to be Inula racemosa. Costus root could also be used. Preparation: Powder and with three times their weight of Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Clears Phlegm and Damp, Warms the Yang, Stops Cough, Resists Poison Use: 1. Phlegm…

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Aniseed | Asarum | Bitter Costus | Cassia Wood | Celery seed | Cinnamon | ffron | fied | Honey clari | Long BirthwortRound Birthwort | Myrrh | Rhubarb | Sa | Schoenanth

Electuary of Costus (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuary of Costus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue * Bitter Costus can refer to several plants; possible Inula racemosa. Standard Costus can be used in this case. Another version from Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681): Preparation: Powder the herbs, then mix with the Honey to form an Electuary Function: Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain Use: 1….

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