Electuarium Indum Indian Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name Mezereon prepared * Agaric Yellow Myrobalan Wormwood juice thickened Orris Rose Chicory seed Melon seed Licorice juice Persian Manna Cassia pulp Sugar Penid

Latin Daphne mezereum Fomitopsis officinalis Terminalia chebula (yellow) Artemisia absinthum Iris germanica Rosa gallica Chicorium intybus Citrullus vulgaris Glycyrrhiza glabra Alhagi camelorum Cassia fistula Diapenidon Amount 5 drams ea. 3 drams 2 drams ea. 15 drams ea.

Preparation:

Combine the Manna, Cassia pulp and Penids to form a paste with the consistency of Honey, then add the rest in powder and form an Electuary.

Another version from the same source:

Herb Name Mezereon prepared * Agaric Yellow Myrobalan Sagapen Orris Rhubarb Agrimony juice, thickened Indian Spikenard Aniseed

Latin Daphne mezereum Fomitopsis officinalis Terminalia chebula (yellow) Ferula persica Iris germanica Rheum palmatum Agrimonia eupatoria Nardostachys jatamansi Pimpinella anisum Amount 5 drams ea. 3 drams 2 drams ea.

* Mezereon is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 3 days, changing the vinegar daily, then drying.

Preparation:

Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Damp-Heat, purges Water

Use:

1. Edema from Damp-Heat

Dose:

2–4 drams

Cautions:

1. Avoid overdose
2. Avoid in Pregnancy

Modifications:

Note that the Indian Electuaries of Mesue were far more commonly used and are quite different formulas.
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