Electuary for Happiness

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name Halela Siyah (Black Myrobalan) Balela (Belleric Myrobalan) Aamla (Emblic Myrobalan) Bisfayej (Polypody) Aftimoon (Dodder) Ustukhuddus (Stoechas) Turbud (Turbith)

Latin Terminalia chebula (black) Terminalia bellerica Emblica officinalis Polypodium vulgare Cuscuta europea Lavendula stoechas Operculina turpethum Amount 30 grams ea. 15 grams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and mix with sufficient clarified Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Used for Melancholy diseases including Melancholy, Sadness and Fear without cause

Dose:

a potion is prepared with 15 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

If a greater purgative effect is needed, 4 grams of Agaric and Armenian Stone is added to the potion.

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