Electuary of Peony

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Peony root Licorice Cinnamon Nutmeg Clove Indian Leaf Ginger Long Pepper Cardamon Grains of Paradise Myrtle Anacardium Mace Spikenard Saffron Red Coral Pearl Mastic Musk Ambergris

Latin Paeonia officinalis Glycyrrhiza glabra Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum tamala Zingiber officinalis Piper longum Elettaria cardamomum Aframomum melegueta Myrtus communis Anacardium occidentale Myristica fragrans Nardostachys jatamansi Crocus sativus Corallum rubrum Margarita Pistacia lentiscus Moschus Ambre gris Amount 1 oz. 5 drams 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 6 grains ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with three times the weight of clarified Honey.

Function:

Settles Wind, stops Spasms, clears Phlegm and Damp, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Specifically used for Epilepsy
2. May be used for other diseases of the Head and Nerves associated with Wind, Phlegm and deficiency

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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