Electuarium Digher
The Great Electuary
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
|
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
|
Pistachio verum | ||
|
Terminalia chebula | ||
|
Myristica fragrans | ||
|
Laserpitium root ** |
Siler spp | |
|
Salvia hemotodes | ||
|
Centaurea behen | ||
|
Pastinacae sylvestris | ||
|
Usnea barbata | ||
|
Melissa officinalis | ||
|
Borago officinalis |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
|
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
|
Brassica nigra | ||
|
Zingiber officinalis | ||
|
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
|
Asarum europeum | ||
|
Cinnamonum tamala | ||
|
Piper cubeba | ||
|
Citrus medica | ||
|
Zingiber zerumbet | ||
|
Doronicum hookeri | ||
|
Santalum album | ||
|
Punica granatum | ||
|
Pimpinella anisum | ||
|
Mentha arvensis | ||
|
Terminalia chebula (Black) | ||
|
Tanacetum umbelliferum | ||
|
Crocus sativus | ||
|
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
|
Succinum | ||
|
Margarita | ||
|
Corallum rubrum | ||
|
Cyperus *** |
Cyperus rotundus | |
|
Rosa gallica |
4 drams ea. | |
|
Lobster |
Locusta | |
|
Fox Testicles **** |
Vulpes spp. | |
|
Treacle Mustard (Yellow) |
Thlaspi spp. | |
|
Treacle Mustard (Red) |
Thlaspi spp. |
5 drams ea. |
|
Moschus |
1/4 dram | |
|
Ambre gris |
3 drams | |
|
Aurum |
30 | |
|
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
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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