Letificans Conciliatoris
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Luminare Majus, 1549
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Malus spp. | ||
|
Anchusa officinalis |
5 drams ea. | |
|
Doronicum hookeri | ||
|
Citrus medica | ||
|
Borago officinalis | ||
|
Rosa gallica | ||
|
Salvia hemotodes | ||
|
Centaurea behen | ||
|
Corallum rubrum | ||
|
Eboris |
4 drams ea. | |
|
Bambusae silicae | ||
|
Myristica fragrans | ||
|
Succinum | ||
|
Os Cordis Cervii | ||
|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
|
Ocinum basilicum | ||
|
Myrtus communis | ||
|
Melissa officinalis | ||
|
Coriandrum sativum | ||
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
|
Alpina officinarum | ||
|
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
|
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
|
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
|
Crocus sativus |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Terminalia chebula | ||
|
Terminalia bellerica | ||
|
Emblica officinalis | ||
|
Terminalia chebula (black) | ||
|
Terminalia chebula (yellow) |
4 drams ea. | |
|
Smaragdus | ||
|
Hyacinthus | ||
|
Sardonyx | ||
|
Sapphirus | ||
|
Granatorum |
1 dram ea. | |
|
Aurum | ||
|
Argentum |
2 1⁄2 drams | |
|
Margarita |
3 drams | |
|
Ambre gris | ||
|
Camphora |
5 scruples ea. | |
|
Moschus |
1 dram |
* The juices are prepared by depurating.
Preparation:
Powder and form a confection with Sugar.
The stones should be well levigated before use.
Function:
Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness
Use:
1. Sadness or Worry without cause
2. Fearful
3. Melancholy
4. Used for other emotional conditions and for Stress, Anxiety etc.
Dose:
1 dram
Comment:
The Letifican formulas were all used to promote a sense of Happiness and wellbeing by moving Qi, calming Mind and Spirit and strengthening the Heart and Brain.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This is a less common and less known type of Letificans, the most commonly used was Letificans of Galen.
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