Electuary of Rhubarb

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Unani Pharmacopoeia of India

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Celery root	Apium graveolens
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Bishops weed seed	Ammi majus
Turmeric	Curcuma longa
Lacca	Laccifer lacca	10 grams ea.
Raw Sugar	Saccharum	200 grams

Another version from Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681):

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Siler Montane *	Laserpitium siler
White Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus alba
Celery root	Apium graveolens
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Bishops weed seed	Ammi majus	equal parts

* The source text lists Radix Laserpitum, which is probably Siler.

Preparation:

Powder and with three times the weight of Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Heat and Inflammation, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Liver pain
2. Gastric pain
3. Hepatitis
4. Uterus Pain
5. Uterine Tumor

Dose:

5 grams (2 drams) with Oxymel

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

In the second version, the source text says Henbane seed may be replaced with Elecampane.

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