Electuarium ad Articulos
Electuary for the Joints

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Colchicum

Colchicum luteum

10 drams

Senna

Cassia angustifolia

5 drams

Asarum

Asarum europeum

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Long Pepper

Piper longum

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with 3 times their weight of Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Wind–Damp

Use:

1. Arthritic pain

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used in Pregnancy

Modifications:


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