Electuarium Exhilarans Frigidum
Cooling Exhilarating Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

Rose

Rosa gallica

White Behen

Centaurea behen

Borage

Borago officinalis

Coriander seed *

Coriandrum sativum

White Sandalwood

Santalum album

1 dram ea.

Cucumber seed **

Cucumis sativus

Pumpkin seed

Cucurbita pepo

4 drams ea.

Purslane seed

Portulaceae oleracea

15 drams

Hawthorn

Crataegus laevigata

6 drams

Amber

Succinum

Pearl

Margarita

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Camphor

Camphora

1⁄2 dram ea.

Sugar Candy

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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