Electuarium de Scorpionibus
Electuary of Scorpion

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Scorpion burnt	Scorpio usta	3 1⁄2 dram
Gentian	Gentiana lutea	1 1⁄2 dram
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	1 dram
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Winter Cherry	Physalis alkekengi	5 1⁄2 drams ea.
Castoreum	Castoreum	4 drams

Preparation:

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

Function:

Clears Stones, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Bladder and Kidney Stones
2. Scorpion Bites

Dose:

1 scruple with (Macedonian) Parsley Water

Comment:

Scorpion was often used in the form of an Oil for Stones when applied over the Kidneys and Pubic area. This is a rare use of Scorpion internally for the same purpose.