Electuarium Indum Minus
Indian Electuary Lesser
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Operculina turpethum | ||
|
Saccharum | ||
|
Myristica fragrans | ||
|
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
|
Piper nigrum | ||
|
Zingiber officinalis | ||
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
|
Amomum subulatum | ||
|
Myristica fragrans |
7 drams ea. | |
|
Convovulus scammonia |
12 drams |
Preparation:
Powder and with 2 lbs., 3 oz., 3 drams of clarified Honey, form an Electuary.
Function:
Purges Phlegm and Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Spleen
Use:
1. Phlegm and Damp affecting the Spleen and Stomach
2. Poor appetite and digestion from Damp
3. Nausea and Vomiting
4. Loose Bowels from Spleen and Stomach Damp
5. Kidney Pain
6. Colic
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
1. Not used in Yin deficiency.
2. Not used in Pregnancy
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This is used similarly to Greater Indian Electuary. That is better corrected, and was more commonly used.
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