Electuary of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	3 drams ea.
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Peony flower	Paeonia officinalis
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus
Clove Basil seed	Ocimum caryophyllatum
Zerumbet	Zingiber zerumbet	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Ginger	Zingiber officinale
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram ea.
Bugloss	Anchusa officinalis	5 drams
Camphor	Camphora	1⁄2 scruple
Musk	Moschus	1 scruple

Preparation:

Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Moves Qi, Clears Cold and Damp, Benefits the Heart

Use:

1. Palpitations
2. Distress, Anxiety
3. Colic, Wind, Bloating

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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