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Aromaticum Caryophyllatum
Aromatic Clove Powder
Aromatic Clove Powder
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb Name
Clove
Mace Zedoary Galangal Yellow Sandalwood Troches Diarrhodon Cinnamon Aloeswood Indian Spikenard Long Pepper Cardamon Rose Licorice Gallia Moschata Indian leaf Cubeb Ambergris (optional) Musk (optional) |
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Preparation:
The was commonly kept as a powder, but can be made into a solid confection, adding 1 dram of the powder to 1 oz. of sugar, and form a confection. It may be made into a soft Electuary with Syrup of Orange peel. Some versions omitted the Ambergris and Musk.
Function:
Warms, moves Qi, strengthens the Heart and Stomach, opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Digestive weakness associated with Cold, Damp or Wind: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain;2. used for mild Heart conditions associated with cold, such as Palpitations
3. Internal Wind affecting the Heart
Dose:
1⁄2 scruple–1 dram, in Rose water for those with heat
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment