Diacrocon Minus,
or Electuarium Croci Minus,
or Diacurcuma Minores
Electuary of Saffron Lesser
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
|
Commiphora molmol | ||
|
Cinnamonum cassia | ||
|
Crocus sativus | ||
|
Cymbopogon schoenanthus | ||
|
Saussurea lappa | ||
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
equal parts |
Preparation:
Powder and mix with clarified Honey to form an Electuary
Function:
Warms, Opens Obstructions, Moves Blood and Qi
Use:
“Good for affection of the Liver and for coldness of the Stomach and for a defect of the Spleen” (Nicholas)
1. Antidote
2. Cold and Weakness of Stomach, Liver, Spleen, Kidney
3. Edema
4. Gravel and Stones
5. Cold-type Bladder or Kidney Pain
6. Liver disease
7. Hardness, Sclerosis or Cirrhosis of the Liver
8. Liver Pain
9. Pain caused by Blood Stagnation
Dose:
1 dram with warm water or wine
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
1. Powder of Gum Lacca Greater (Dialacca Majores)
2. See Electuary of Saffron Greater (Diacrocon Majores) of Mesue for more information on modifications and substitutes.
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