Electuary of Peony

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Peony root	Paeonia officinalis	1 oz.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	5 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Indian Leaf	Cinnamonum tamala
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Grains of Paradise	Aframomum melegueta	2 drams ea.
Myrtle	Myrtus communis
Anacardium	Anacardium occidentale	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Pearl	Margarita
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1⁄2 dram ea.
Musk	Moschus
Ambergris	Ambre gris	6 grains ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form an Electuary with three times the weight of clarified Honey.

Function:

Settles Wind, stops Spasms, clears Phlegm and Damp, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Specifically used for Epilepsy
2. May be used for other diseases of the Head and Nerves associated with Wind, Phlegm and deficiency

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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