Electuary of Life

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villa Nova

Herb Name Raisins stoned Licorice Chebulic Myrobalan Yellow Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Cinnamon Clove Galangal Nutmeg Marjoram Aniseed

Latin Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Terminalia chebula Terminalia chebula (yellow) Terminalia chebula (black) Terminalia bellerica Emblica officinalis Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Alpina officinarum Myristica fragrans Oreganum marjorana Pimpinella anisum Amount 2 lbs. 1 oz. 2 oz. ea. 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Decoct the Raisin and Licorice in 2 1⁄2 lbs. of water, then strain; next add the Myrobalans beaten into course powder, then strain; add 1 lb. Sugar and boil to the thickness of a Syrup. Towards the end, add the remaining herbs in fine powder, and form an Electuary.

Function:

nourishes Qi and Blood, moves Qi

Use:

1. strengthen all the principle Organs, Heart, Brain, Stomach, Liver, Spleen and organs of generation
2. promotes Health and Longevity
3. strengthens, but clears excess Humors
4. hinders Grey hair
5. strengthens Digestion
6. promotes a good complexion

Dose:

2 drams each morning

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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