Special Confection for Scoliosis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Bdellium	Commiphora mukul
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	2 drams. ea.
Calamus	Acorus calamus	3 drams
Artichoke roots	Cynara scolymus	1 1⁄2 drams
Red Behen	Salvia hemotodes
White Behen	Centaurea behen
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	3 scruples ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	4 scruples
Confected Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	12 oz.
White Sugar	Saccharum alba	2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art.

Function:

Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood

Use:

1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’;
2. Scoliosis;
3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back

Dose:

A piece the size of a Nutmeg at least twice weekly; Best taken daily throughout the year.

Comment:

This is an elegant and well composed formula for its intended purpose. By the addition of the Red and White Behen, it appears it could be of Arab origin, but this is uncertain.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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