Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Filius Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name Rose Cyperus Clove Mastic Aloeswood Indian Spikenard Asarabacca Cinnamon Saffron Balm Clove Basil seed Pearl Indian leaf Mace Cardamon Greater Cardamon Nutmeg Citron peel Gallia Moschata Zedoary Doronicum Basil seed Musk

Latin Rosa gallica Cyperus rotundus Eugenia caryophyllus Pistacia lentiscus Aquillaria agallocha Nardostachys jatamansi Asarum europeum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Crocus sativus Melissa officinalis Ocinum gratissimum Margarita Cinnamonum tamala Myristica fragrans Elettaria cardamomum Amomum subulatum Myristica fragrans Citrus medica Gallia Moschata Curcuma zedoaria Doronicum hookeri Ocinum basilicum Moschus Amount 2 drams 3 1⁄2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄4 dram

Preparation:

Form a confection with Honey of Belleric and Emblic Myrobalan, 4 times the weight of the powders.

Function:

Strengthens Qi and Blood, Moves Qi, Benefits Spleen and Heart

Use:

1. Poor Digestion, Indigestion
2. Weakness, Debility
3. Stress, Anxiety
4. Sadness, Mild Depression, Melancholy
5. Improves Complexion, enhances Beauty
6. Promotes a state of Bliss
7. Improves Body Odor
8. Retards Grey Hair

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

It is a variation of the Letificans Almansoris of Rhasis.
See also Christian Electuary which is an abbrevaited version of this formula.

This is another of the Letifican formulas, used to promote a state of Happiness or Bliss.
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