Confectio Humain
Confection of Eyebright

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis	2 oz.
Fennel seeds	Foeniculum vulgare	5 drams
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Mace	Myristica fragrans	1 dram ea.
Clari fied Honey (prepared)	Mel	1 lb.

Preparation:

The Honey is prepared as follows: boiled in the juices of Fennel 1 oz.; Celandine and Rue 1⁄2 oz. ea. Add the herbs in fine powder and form an Electuary.

Function:

Benefits the Heart, Brain and Eyes, quickens the Senses, resists Infection

Use:

1. Poor and Failing Eyesight
2. chronic Eye disorders associated with poor eyesight
3. Poor Memory
4. Prevents Infection during Epidemics
5. May be used for Allergic Rhinitis

Dose:

1 dram for a cold body, half a dram for a hot, or 2-4 scruples. It is taken in the morning, on an empty Stomach

Comment:

“Good for the Heart and Brain, quickens the Senses, especially the Sight. It also resists Pestilence”. (Culpeper)

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

There were many variations based on this theme. Often the Spices were reduced to just Mace, or Mace and Cinnamon or Clove; some added Aniseed or Coriander; Rue was often added also.

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Confectio Humain Confection of Eyebright