Electuarium Violarum
Electuary of Violet

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name Violet Sweet Almond Chicory seed Cucumber seed Pumpkin seed Cassia Wood Tragacanth Licorice

Latin Viola odorata Prunus amygdalus dulcis Chicorium intybus Cucumis sativus Cucurbita pepo Cinnamonum cassia Astragalus tragacanth Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 10 drams ea. 3 drams 5 drams ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with Sugar dissolved in Rose water.

Function:

Resists Melancholy, Clears Heat, Benefits Yin, Stops Cough

Use:

1. Disease caused by Black Bile
2. Cough

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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