Electuarium Digher
The Great Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Pistachio *	Pistachio verum
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Laserpitium root **	Siler spp
Red Behen	Salvia hemotodes
White Behen	Centaurea behen
Wild Parsnip	Pastinacae sylvestris
Tree Moss	Usnea barbata
Balm	Melissa officinalis
Borage	Borago officinalis	3 drams ea.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Mustard seed	Brassica nigra
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Asarum	Asarum europeum
Indian leaf	Cinnamonum tamala
Cubebs	Piper cubeba
Citron peel	Citrus medica
Zerumbet	Zingiber zerumbet
Doronicum	Doronicum hookeri
White Sandalwood	Santalum album
Pomegranate seed	Punica granatum
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Mint	Mentha arvensis
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (Black)
Buzidan	Tanacetum umbelliferum
Saff ron	Crocus sativus
Zedoary	Curcuma zedoaria
Amber	Succinum
Pearl	Margarita
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Cyperus ***	Cyperus rotundus
Rose	Rosa gallica	4 drams ea.
Lobster	Locusta
Fox Testicles ****	Vulpes spp.
Treacle Mustard (Yellow)	Thlaspi spp.
Treacle Mustard (Red)	Thlaspi spp.	5 drams ea.
Musk	Moschus	1/4 dram
Ambergris	Ambre gris	3 drams
Gold leaf	Aurum	30
Silver leaf	Argentum	50

* The sources text listed Corticis exteriaris pistaciorum: the outer shells of Pistachio. This is unlikely in such a formula so we have listed Pistachio nuts.
** This may refer to Laserpitium siler, the former name of Siler spp. It may also be Silphion. The sources said “Tremula arboris” may be used.
*** Cyperus cufensis was l;isted in the text. Cyperus rotundus can be used
**** Satyrion (Orchid) was listed as a substitute in the text. However, as some types of Orchis were called Fox Testicles, perhaps that was intended all along.

Preparation:

Powder and form a confection with sufficient amount of equal parts Sugar and Honey.
The stones should be well levigated before use.

Function:

Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Organs, promotes Happiness

Use:

1. Strengthens the Principal Organs
2. Sadness or Worry without cause
3. Melancholy
4. Promotes Cheerfulness
5. Strengthens Stomach and Digestion
6. Promotes Good Color