Confection for Heart Tremors

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Aloeswood Balsam Seseli Cubeb Barberry Rose Sandalwood Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Red Coral Tabasheer (Spodium) Amber Gum Arabic Tragacanth Sorrel seed Purslane seed Bugloss Camphor Pearl

Latin Aquillaria agallocha Commiphora opobalsamum Siler trilobum Piper cubeba Berberis vulgaris Rosa gallica Santalum album Citrullus vulgaris Lagenaria vulgaris Cucurbita pepo Cucumis sativus Corallum rubrum Bambusae silicae Succinum Acacia arabica Astragalus tragacanth Rumex acetosa Portulaceae oleracea Anchusa officinalis Camphora Margarita Amount 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams * 1⁄2 drams 3 oz.

* Note: the proportion designated ‘3 drams’ was listed as 3 ounces in the text. It is most certainly an error and is probably meant to be in the proportion as given as 3 drams. The structure of the formula, and the fact the Pearl is listed alone at the end in the proportion of 3 ounces suggest this to be correct.

Preparation:

Form a confection with Rob of Lemon.

Function:

Moves the Heart Qi, clears Heat and settles Wind

Use:

1. Palpitation
2. Arrhythmia
3. Syncope
4. Fever
5. Thirst from excess Heat
6. Benefits the Stomach
7. relieves Bad Breath
8. cleanses the body if used with cupping on the Scapula
9. ‘Secures from Death if one has been Poisoned’.
10. promotes Strength
11. Assists diverse diseases of the Brain, Spleen and Lung

Dose:

2–3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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