Aromaticum Moschatum
Aromatic Musk Compound

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Aloeswood

Aquilaria agallocha

7 drams

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

20 drams

Ambergris

Ambre gris

3 drams

Musk

Moschus

2 scruples

Preparation:

Powder the Aloeswood and Cinnamon, mix with three times their weight of Syrup of Roses, then add the powdered Musk and melted Ambergris, and mix well.

Function:

Warms and strengthens the Heart, Brain and Uterus, moves Blood and Qi

Use:

1. Syncope, Fainting, Low Blood Pressure
2. Palpitations
3. Heart weakness
4. Angina Pectoris
5. Tremors
6. Epilepsy
7. ‘Suffocation of the Uterus’
8. Sweetens the Breath

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

Not used during pregnancy

Modifications:


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