Powder of Cinnamon Compound (Mesue)
Diacinnamonum
Powder of Cinnamon Compound
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 15 drams |
| Galangal | Alpina officinarum | 7 drams |
| Cassia Wood | Cinnamonum cassia | 1⁄2 ounce ea. 3 drams ea. |
| Cumin | Cuminum cyminum | 1 dram |
| Elecampane roots | Inula helenium | 5 drams |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | 2 scruples |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | |
| Saffron | Crocus sativus | |
| Sugar | Saccharum | |
| Musk (optional) | Moschus |
Preparation:
Powder; 7 1⁄2 oz. can be made into an Electuary with 2 lbs., 8 oz. Clarified Honey
Function:
Clears Cold and Damp, warms and strengthen the Stomach, Spleen and Kidneys
Use:
“for all bad, cold, moist Stomachs”
1. Stomach Pain
2. Indigestion
3. Nausea
4. Poor Appetite
5. Cold-type Diarrhea.
6. Edema
7. cold-type Cough and Asthma.
8. Amenorrhea
9. helps promote Labor and expel the Afterbirth
10. Leukorrhea
11. Back Pain
12. Impotence
13. Infertility;
14. Edema during Pregnancy (without Musk).
15. “strengthens the Eyesight” (Wirtzung)
16. very useful in Old Age and in all Cold diseases.
Dose:
1–2 drams, taken in the morning fasting to strengthen digestion.
Cautions:
Not used in hot, dry bodies
Modifications:
1. Some added a little Rhubarb, not to purge, but to stop the other medicines from overheating. It also helps clears excess residue that accumulates in poor digestion.
2. For Stomach pain, combine with Diagalanga.
3. Safflower (3 drams) can be used in place of Saffron
Similar Formulas:
Diagalanga (Powder of Galangal Compound) (Mesue)
Dianthos (Powder of Rosemary)
This is an important medicine to warm and strengthen the Stomach and Spleen, and increase Digestive force. It can be used for most diseases arising from Coldness, especially of the digestive system and kidneys.
“But especially is the Confection Diacinnamomum commended for a blessed medicine, for all bad, moist and spoiled Stomachs as that consumes all superfluous humidity, helps digestion, and strengthens the Eyesight”. (Wirtzung)
It was said to “Comfort Nature very much” and cures “all affections proceeding from a Cold cause”.
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