Letificans Temperate Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name Citron peel Rose Basil seed Bugloss root-bark Cucumber seed Red Behen White Behen Black Myrobalan Sweet Almond White Poppy seed Saffron Cinnamon Celery seed Musk

Latin Citrus medica Rosa gallica Ocinum basilicum Anchusa officinalis Cucumis sativus Salvia hemotodes Centaurea behen Terminalia chebula (black) Prunus amygdalus dulcis Papaver somniferum Crocus sativus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Apium graveolens Moschus Amount 5 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 2 drams 3 drams 1 dram ½ dram

Preparation:

Powder and with Crystal Sugar, Manna (equal parts), and a little Almond oil, form an Electuary.

Function:

Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness

Use:

1. Palpitation
2. Sadness or Worry without cause
3. Debility from Cold
4. Melancholy

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is a less common and less known type of Letificans, the most commonly used was Letificans of Galen.

The Letifican formulas were all used to promote a sense of Happiness and wellbeing by moving Qi, calming Mind and Spirit and strengthening the Heart and Brain.
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