Electuary for Pregnancy

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name Zerumbet Doronicum Amber Pearl Castoreum Tree Moss Spikenard

Latin Zingiber zerumbet Doronicum hookeri Succinum Margaita Castoreum Usnea spp. Nardostachys jatamansi Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and with 3 times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:

Settles Wind, Calms the Mind, Benefits Pregnancy

Use:

“keeps the fetus safe and healthy”
1. Threatened Miscarriage
2. Restless Fetus

Dose:

1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

Castoreum is usually contraindicated during Pregnancy. The small dose may be used to stimulate the Uterus without promoting labor. However, if recreated it would be best avoided.

Modifications:

Back To ELECTUARIES
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures