Electuarium Exhilarans Frigidum
Cooling Exhilarating Electuary
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Bambusae silicae | ||
|
Rosa gallica | ||
|
Centaurea behen | ||
|
Borago officinalis | ||
|
Coriandrum sativum | ||
|
Santalum album |
1 dram ea. | |
|
Cucumis sativus | ||
|
Cucurbita pepo |
4 drams ea. | |
|
Portulaceae oleracea |
15 drams | |
|
Crataegus laevigata |
6 drams | |
|
Succinum | ||
|
Margarita | ||
|
Crocus sativus | ||
|
Camphora |
1⁄2 dram ea. | |
|
Saccharum |
100 drams |
* Coriander seed is to be fried
** Source text lists ‘both types” (utriusque) of Cucumber. This is unlikely to refer to Wild Cucumber as the second variety which is more draining. It may refer to 2 types of cultivated Cucumber. In any case, a double weight of Cucumber seed can be used.
Preparation:
Dissolve Sugar in Musk Willow water, add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary. The text says to use Apple Water to attain suitable consistency.
Function:
Clears Heat, Benefits the Heart
Use:
1. Palpitations or Arrhythmia from Heat
2. Palpitations with Anxiety or Restlessness
3. Heart weakness associated with excess Heat
4. Insomnia
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Powder for Palpitation from Heat
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