Electuarium Digher
The Great Electuary
Unani
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
* The sources text listed Corticis exteriaris pistaciorum: the outer shells of Pistachio. This is unlikely in such a formula so we have listed Pistachio nuts.
** This may refer to Laserpitium siler, the former name of Siler spp. It may also be Silphion. The sources said “Tremula arboris” may be used.
*** Cyperus cufensis was l;isted int he text. Cyperus rotundus can be used
**** Satyrion (Orchid) was listed as a substitute in the text. However, as some types of Orchis were called Fox Testicles, perhaps that was intended all along.
Powder and form a confection with sufficient amount of equal parts Sugar and Honey.
The stones should be well levigated before use.
Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Organs, promotes Happiness
1. Strengthens the Principal Organs
2. Sadness or Worry without cause
3. Melancholy
4. Promotes Cheerfulness
5. Strengthens Stomach and Digestion
6. Promotes Good Color
1–2 drams
None noted
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The Great Electuary
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
Herb NameCinnamonIndian Spikenard Pistachio * Chebulic Myrobalan Nutmeg Laserpitium root ** Red Behen White Behen Wild Parsnip Tree Moss Balm Borage Mastic Cardamon Mustard seed Ginger Clove Asarum Indian leaf Cubebs Citron peel Zerumbet Doronicum White Sandalwood Pomegranate seed Aniseed Mint Black Myrobalan Buzidan Saffron Zedoary Amber Pearl Red Coral Cyperus *** Rose Lobster Fox Testicles **** Treacle Mustard (Yellow) Treacle Mustard (Red) Musk Ambergris Gold leaf Silver leaf |
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* The sources text listed Corticis exteriaris pistaciorum: the outer shells of Pistachio. This is unlikely in such a formula so we have listed Pistachio nuts.
** This may refer to Laserpitium siler, the former name of Siler spp. It may also be Silphion. The sources said “Tremula arboris” may be used.
*** Cyperus cufensis was l;isted int he text. Cyperus rotundus can be used
**** Satyrion (Orchid) was listed as a substitute in the text. However, as some types of Orchis were called Fox Testicles, perhaps that was intended all along.
Preparation:
Powder and form a confection with sufficient amount of equal parts Sugar and Honey.
The stones should be well levigated before use.
Function:
Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Organs, promotes Happiness
Use:
1. Strengthens the Principal Organs
2. Sadness or Worry without cause
3. Melancholy
4. Promotes Cheerfulness
5. Strengthens Stomach and Digestion
6. Promotes Good Color
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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