Electuary of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Greek Spikenard	Valeriana celtica
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram ea.
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	3 dram
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	2 dram
Mace	Myristica fragrans	2 1⁄2 dram
Canella *	Canella winterana
Sukk **		2 drams ea.
Chebulic Myrobalan prepared ***	Terminalia chebula	2 1⁄2 dram
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1 1⁄2 dram
Wild Marjoram	Origanum vulgare	3 drams
Rose	Rosa gallica
Lemongrass ****	Cymbopogon citratus	2 drams ea.

* Our translated source text lists Canella. It is more likely to be Cassia Wood, but in any case Cassia Wood can be used..
** Sukk is an aromatic compound containing Musk
*** Chebulic Myrobalan is soaked in wine and dried
**** Our trans;ated source text lists Lemongrass. It is more likely to be another aromatic grass such as Squinanth.

Preparation:

Powder and knead with Quince wine to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and strengthens the Stomach, promotes Digestion, clears Phlegm

Use:

1. Cold and weak Stomach
2. Indigestion, Bloating, Loss of Appetite
3. Abdominal Pain caused by Cold

Dose:

a potion is made with 2 drams

Cautions:

1. Not used in Heat conditions or Fever

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