Christian Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name Rose Cyperus Pyrethrum Clove Indian Spikenard Mastic Zerumbet Saffron Cardamon Greater Cardamon Nutmeg

Latin Rosa gallica Cyperus rotundus Anacyclus pyrethrum Eugenia caryophyllus Nardostachys jatamansi Pistacia lentiscus Zingiber zerumbet Crocus sativus Elettaria cardamomum Amomum subulatum Myristica fragrans Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Dissolve Sugar in Rose water, mix equal parts with Honey, add the powders and form an Electuary.

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, Benefits Spleen and Heart, Resists Melancholy

Use:

1. Back Pain
2. Cleanses Stomach, enhances Digestion
3. Inhibits Grey Hair
4. Melancholy
5. Depression
6. Stops excessive Nocturnal Pollution
7. See Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia for more uses.

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similer Formulas:
This is an abbreviated version of Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia

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