Electuarium Laetificans Frigidum
Letificans Cooling Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Red Behen

Salvia hemotodes

White Behen

Centaurea behen

5 drams ea.

Chebulic Myrobalan

Terminalia chebula

Pistacio peel

Pistacia vera

Citron peel

Citrus medica

Silkworm Cocoon

Serici

Pearl

Margarita

2 drams ea.

Bugloss 

Anchusa officinalis

Fumitory

Fumaria officinalis

Balsam Apple

Momordica balsamina

10 drams ea.

Coriander seed

Coriandrum sativum

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

3 drams ea.

Red Coral

Corallum rubrum

Amber

Succinum

Zerumbet

Zingiber zerumbet

Doronicum

Doronicum hookeri

1 dram ea.

Aloeswood

Aquillaria agallocha

1⁄2 dram

Pomegranate juice

Punica granatum

Sorrel juice

Rumex acetosa

Hawthorn juice

Crataegus laevigata

10 drams ea.

Sugar Candy

Saccharum

Syrup of Violet

Syrupus Violarum

50 drams ea.

Preparation:

Dissolve Sugar in the juices with a gentle heat, mix in the Syrup then add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary with a little White Wine.

Function:

Clears Heat, Strengthens the Heart, Settles Wind, Promotes Happines

Use:

1. Palpitations or Arrhythmia from Heat
2. Palpitations with Anxiety or Restlessness
3. Sadness or Melancholy associated with Heart weakness
4. Spasms
5. Exhilarant

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Cooling Exhilarating Electuary

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