Electuary of Seseli

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Florentinus

Herb Name Seseli Ivory Peony seed Peony root Pomegranate root bark Cinnamon Cyperus Calamus Squinanth Mugwort Indian Spikenard Clove Indian leaf Mastic Olibanum Ambergris Clarified Honey

Latin Siler montanum Eboris Peonia officinalis Peonia officinalis Punica granatum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Cyperus rotundus Acorus calamus Juncus odoratus Artemisia vulgaris Nardostachys jatamansi Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum tamala Pistacia lentiscus Boswellia spp. Ambre gris Mel Amount 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 scruples  sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, then mix with the honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Opens Obstruction, moves Qi and Blood, promotes Fertility

Use:

Female Infertility

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is one of the traditional formulas in which Ivory was used to treat Infertility. Since ancient times, Ivory was said to be very effective for Infertility.
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