Electuary of Rhubarb
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
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Rheum palmatum |
100 aur * |
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Laccifer lacca |
20 aur |
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Aquillaria agallocha |
36 aur |
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Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
11 aur |
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Aristolchia longa |
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Aristolchia rotunda |
30 aur ea. |
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Pistachio verum |
50 aur |
|
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Juncus odoratus |
80 aur |
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Oreganum marjorana |
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Pimpinella anisum |
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Terra Sigillata |
20 aur ea. |
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Fomitopsis officinalis |
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Cinnamonum tamala |
6 aur ea. |
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Agrimony ** |
Agrimonia eupatoria |
30 aur |
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Nardostachys jatamansi |
16 drams |
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Piper nigrum |
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Piper longum |
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Piper album |
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Zingiber officinalis |
10 aur ea. |
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Lavendula stoechas |
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Oreganum vulgare |
9 aur ea. |
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Iris germanica |
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Chicorium endiva |
6 aur ea. |
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Hyssopus officinale |
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Pistacia lentiscus |
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Crocus sativus |
7 aur ea |
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Commiphora opobalsamum |
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Commiphora opobalsamum |
17 aur ea. |
* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.
** Gafit, given in the text, is Eupatorium, which sometimes equates with Eupatorium cannabinum. No matter which is intended, Agrimony was a commonly used for Eupatorium in Europe.
Preparation:
Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary
Function:
Strengthens the Liver, Opens Obstructions, Promote Urine
Use:
1. Flux of the Stomach (Diarrhea)
2. Liver obstruction with weakness
3. Used for hardness of the Organs
4. Edema
Dose:
2–3 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This looks to perhaps have been the inspiration for some of the Opening formulas devised by the Arab physicians a millennia later. Compare with Greater Gum Lacca Powder of Mesue, Troches of Rhubarb and Troches of Lacca.
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