Christian Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Rose

Rosa gallica

Cyperus

Cyperus rotundus

Pyrethrum

Anacyclus pyrethrum

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

Indian Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

Zerumbet

Zingiber zerumbet

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Cardamon

Elettaria cardamomum

Greater Cardamon

Amomum subulatum

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

equal parts

Preparation:

Dissolve Sugar in Rose water, mix equal parts with Honey, add the powders and form an Electuary.

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, Benefits Spleen and Heart, Resists Melancholy

Use:

1. Back Pain
2. Cleanses Stomach, enhances Digestion
3. Inhibits Grey Hair
4. Melancholy
5. Depression
6. Stops excessive Nocturnal Pollution
7. See Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia for more uses.

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similer Formulas:

This is an abbreviated version of Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia
Nosh Daru Electuary

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