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Electuary of Aloeswood (Diaxyloaloes) (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Diaxyloaloesor Confectio XyloaloesElectuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder the herbs, mix with sufficient Honey of Emblic Myrobalans and Syrup of Quinces with Spices (ie. three times the weight of the powders) to form a confection, adding the Musk and Ambergris towards the end. The European Pharmacopoeias commonly used sugar…

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Silkworm Cocoon
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024September 27, 2025

Silkworm Cocoon Abresham (Unani)Za og bsregs thal (Burnt Silk, Tibetan) Silkworm farmingMuseum Museorum, Valentini, 1704 Silkworm, Silkworm Cocoon, SilkInsectorum sive Minimorum Animalium Theatrum, 1634 Raw Silkworm Cocoons (Photo by Biswarup Ganguly) (Wikimedia) Types of raw Silk available on the Indian market:1 & 2 (Far Left & Left): Assamese Cocoons: Samia cynthia Red and White; 3:…

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Letificans Cooling Electuary (Unani)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuarium Laetificans FrigidumLetificans Cooling Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Dissolve Sugar in the juices with a gentle heat, mix in the Syrup then add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary with a little White Wine. Function: Clears Heat, Strengthens the Heart, Settles Wind, Promotes Happines Use: 1. Palpitations…

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