Electuary of Aloeswood of Avicenna

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna (Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid)

Herb Name Cardamon Ginger Cinnamon Cassia Saffron Black Pepper Sweet Basil Zerumbet Cyperus Orache Indian leaf Clove Aloeswood Ambergris Lapis Lazuli Camphor Turbith Indian Salt

Latin Elettaria cardamomum Zingiber officinale Cinnamomum zeylanicum Cinnamomum cassia Crocus sativus Piper nigrum Ocimum basilicum Zingiber zerumbet Cyperus rotundus Atriplex hortensis Cinnamomum tamala Eugenia caryophyllus Aquillaria agallocha Ambre gris Lapis Azureus praeparata Camphora Operculina turpethum Sal Indii Amount 5 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 7 drams 1 dram, 1 scr. ea. 1⁄2 scruple 4 drams 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and strengthens the Stomach, promotes Digestion

Use:

1. Stomach weakness with Cold
2. Indigestion, Poor Appetite
3. Abdominal Pain from Cold

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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