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Aromaticum Caryophyllatum
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)
Latin
Eugenia caryophyllus
Myristica fragrans
Curcuma zedoaria
Alpina officinarum
Santalum citrinum

Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Aquillaria agallocha
Nardostachys jatamansi
Piper longum
Elettaria cardamomum
Rosa gallica
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Cinnamonum tamala
Piper cubeba
Ambre gris
Moschus
Amount
7 drams









1 dram each
4 drams

2 drams each

2 scruples each
1 dram
1⁄2 scruple

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

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