Electuary of Aloeswood Lesser

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name Aloeswood Citron peel Cinnamon Anise Saffron Sugar

Latin Aquillaria agallocha Citrus medica Cinnamonum zeylanicum Pimpinella anisum Crocus sativus Saccharum Amount 3 drams 2 drams 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram 2 lbs. *

* The weight given in the source text is 1 mann, equal to 816 grams, 2 lbs. being an approximate. This, however, seems excessive. The Sugar can be reduced.
*

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and mix with the sugar

Function:

Moves Qi, benefits the Stomach

Use:

1. Stomach dysfunction
2. Wind, bloating, belching
3. Abdominal Pain from Cold, Wind or Phlegm

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The sugar can be reduced.

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