Electuary of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name Indian Spikenard Greek Spikenard Celery seed Aniseed Mastic Aloeswood Clove Mace Canella * Sukk ** Chebulic Myrobalan prepared *** Nutmeg Wild Marjoram Rose Lemongrass ****

Latin Nardostachys jatamansi Valeriana celtica Apium graveolens Pimpinella anisum Pistacia lentiscus Aquillaria agallocha Eugenia caryophyllus Myristica fragrans Canella winterana Terminalia chebula Myristica fragrans Origanum vulgare Rosa gallica Cymbopogon citratus Amount 1 dram ea. 3 dram 2 dram 2 1⁄2 dram 2 drams ea. 2 1⁄2 dram 1 1⁄2 dram 3 drams 2 drams ea.

* Our translated source text lists Canella. It is more likely to be Cassia Wood, but in any case Cassia Wood can be used..
** Sukk is an aromatic compound containing Musk
*** Chebulic Myrobalan is soaked in wine and dried
**** Our transalted source text lists Lemongrass. It is more likely to be another aromatic grass such as Squinanth.

Preparation:

Powder and knead with Quince wine to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and strengthens the Stomach, promotes Digestion, clears Phlegm

Use:

1. Cold and weak Stomach
2. Indigestion, Bloating, Loss of Appetite
3. Abdominal Pain caused by Cold

Dose:

a potion is made with 2 drams

Cautions:

1. Not used in Heat conditions or Fever

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