Electuary of Gentian

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Gentian	Gentiana lutea
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum	10 drams ea.
Indian leaf	Cinnamonum tamala
Costus	Saussurea lappa
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	7 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey, and form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Damp, Moves Qi, Opens Obstructions

Use:

1. Obstruction of the Liver or Spleen
2. Pain of the Stomach
3. Pain of the Kidneys or Bladder

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

Not suitable in Yin deficiency

Modifications:

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