Dia Zingiber
Electuary of Ginger

Tradition:

Westerm, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas

Herb Name Pine nut Pistachio Aniseed Fennel seed Licorice Saffron Ginger Galangal Clove Cinnamon Nutmeg Grains of Paradise Mace Cardamon Indian Spikenard Rhubarb Rose

Latin Nux Pinea Pistachio verum Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Crocus sativus Zingiber officinalis Alpina officinarum Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Aframomum melegueta Myristica fragrans Elettaria cardamomum Nardostachys jatamansi Rheum palmatum Rosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams 1⁄2 dram ea. 15 grains ea.

Preparation:

Form an Electuary with sufficient Sugar dissolved in a suitable water

Function:

Strengthens the Lungs and Stomach, clears Cold Phlegm, Stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Cold Phlegm
2. Wheezing
3. Nausea, Vomiting
4. Weakness
5. Wasting

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Diatrion Piperion (Powder of Three Peppers)
Sugar Penids with Spices.

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