Electuarium Regale
Royal Electuary
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Nux Pinea |
8 oz. | |
|
Prunus amygdalus dulcis |
6 oz. | |
|
Saccharum album |
4 lbs. | |
|
Rose Water |
Aqua Rosa |
1 1⁄2 lbs. |
|
Oleum Amygdalus dulcis | ||
|
Oleum Rosata |
3 oz. ea. | |
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
8 1⁄2 drams | |
|
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
|
Santalum citrinum |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Aquillaria agallocha |
4 drams | |
|
Ambre gris |
1 dram | |
|
Moschus |
1⁄2 scruple |
Preparation:
Form an Electuary according to Art: Dissolve the Sugar in Rose Water, add the beaten nuts, then the powdered spices, adding the Musk and Ambergris towards the end. Gold or Silver leaf was usually added.
Function:
Clears Heat, benefits Yin and Qi
Use:
1. Strengthens Brain, Heart, Lungs and Stomach
2. Gently clears Heat, reduces Damp while supporting Qi
Dose:
1–2 drams
Comment:
This was designed by Mesue as a pleasant, nourishing, tonic medicine suitable for Royalty. It is effectively a confection of Almonds and Pine nuts with spices, making it a nourishing tonic in weakness, benefitting Qi and Yin, and good for the Lungs.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. A reformed version omitted the oils and Cinnamon, Clove and Aloeswood.
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