Electuary of Seseli

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Florentinus

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Seseli	Siler montanum
Ivory	Eboris
Peony seed	Peonia officinalis
Peony root	Peonia officinalis
Pomegranate root bark	Punica granatum	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Squinanth	Juncus odoratus
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	1 dram ea.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Indian leaf	Cinnamonum tamala
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Olibanum	Boswellia spp.	1⁄2 dram ea.
Ambergris	Ambre gris	2 scruples
Clari fied Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, then mix with the honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Opens Obstruction, moves Qi and Blood, promotes Fertility

Use:

Female Infertility

Dose:

1 dram

Comment:

This is one of the traditional formulas in which Ivory was used to treat Infertility. Since ancient times, Ivory was said to be very effective for Infertility.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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