Noble Confection for the Heart
Western, Unani
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
With Rose water, Pomegranate juice, and an equal amount of sugar; boil and form a confection
Clears Heat, strengthens the Radical Moisture (Yin) and Vital Spirit (Qi), Strengthens the Heart and Stomach, benefits Digestion
1. ‘Comforts the whole of nature’.
2. strengthens weak Organs
3. Clears Heat from the Heart and calms the Mind and Spirit
4. Strengthens the Stomach
5. ‘Makes the Fearful bold’.
1 dram
None noted
This is a curious medicine. It was praised as comforting the whole of nature, benefitting weak ‘members’ (organs) and making the ‘fearful bold’. It appears more like a medicine to clear Heat from the Heart and calm the mind and Spirit (it is was in section of Heart Medicines in the source text). It definitely has a cooling nature, and is also moist, thus being a tonic to the Radical Moisture (Yin), and perhaps even a Essence tonic. Since ancient times, the precious stones have been accounted as having a peculiar but powerful effect on the body organs due to their planetary associations, and this formula has a larger than normal percentage of gems. The formula is also headed by Poppy seed, not only cooling and moist but with an astringent nature that restrains essence while strengthening.
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Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
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Preparation:
With Rose water, Pomegranate juice, and an equal amount of sugar; boil and form a confection
Function:
Clears Heat, strengthens the Radical Moisture (Yin) and Vital Spirit (Qi), Strengthens the Heart and Stomach, benefits Digestion
Use:
1. ‘Comforts the whole of nature’.
2. strengthens weak Organs
3. Clears Heat from the Heart and calms the Mind and Spirit
4. Strengthens the Stomach
5. ‘Makes the Fearful bold’.
Dose:
1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This is a curious medicine. It was praised as comforting the whole of nature, benefitting weak ‘members’ (organs) and making the ‘fearful bold’. It appears more like a medicine to clear Heat from the Heart and calm the mind and Spirit (it is was in section of Heart Medicines in the source text). It definitely has a cooling nature, and is also moist, thus being a tonic to the Radical Moisture (Yin), and perhaps even a Essence tonic. Since ancient times, the precious stones have been accounted as having a peculiar but powerful effect on the body organs due to their planetary associations, and this formula has a larger than normal percentage of gems. The formula is also headed by Poppy seed, not only cooling and moist but with an astringent nature that restrains essence while strengthening.
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