Dia Zingiber
Electuary of Ginger

Tradition:

Westerm, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Pine nut	Nux Pinea	1⁄2 oz.
Pistachio	Pistachio verum	2 drams
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus	1⁄2 dram ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Grains of Paradise	Aframomum melegueta
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Rose	Rosa gallica	15 grains ea.

Preparation:

Form an Electuary with sufficient Sugar dissolved in a suitable water

Function:

Strengthens the Lungs and Stomach, clears Cold Phlegm, Stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Cold Phlegm
2. Wheezing
3. Nausea, Vomiting
4. Weakness
5. Wasting

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Diatrion Piperion (Powder of Three Peppers)
Sugar Penids with Spices.

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