Electuary for Happiness

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Halela Siyah (Black Myrobalan)	Terminalia chebula (black)
Balela (Belleric Myrobalan)	Terminalia bellerica
Aamla (Emblic Myrobalan)	Emblica officinalis	30 grams ea.
Bisfayej (Polypody)	Polypodium vulgare
Aftimoon (Dodder)	Cuscuta europea
Ustukhuddus (Stoechas)	Lavendula stoechas
Turbud (Turbith)	Operculina turpethum	15 grams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and mix with sufficient clarified Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Used for Melancholy diseases including Melancholy, Sadness and Fear without cause

Dose:

a potion is prepared with 15 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

If a greater purgative effect is needed, 4 grams of Agaric and Armenian Stone is added to the potion.

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