Electuarium Exhilarans Frigidum
Cooling Exhilarating Electuary
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Bambusae silicae | ||
Rosa gallica | ||
Centaurea behen | ||
Borago officinalis | ||
Coriandrum sativum | ||
Santalum album | 1 dram ea. | |
Cucumis sativus | ||
Cucurbita pepo | 4 drams ea. | |
Portulaceae oleracea | 15 drams | |
Crataegus laevigata | 6 drams | |
Succinum | ||
Margarita | ||
Crocus sativus | ||
Camphora | 1⁄2 dram ea. | |
Saccharum | 100 drams |
* Coriander seed is to be fried
** Source text lists ‘both types” (utriusque) of Cucumber. This is unlikely to refer to Wild Cucumber as the second variety which is more draining. It may refer to 2 types of cultivated Cucumber. In any case, a double weight of Cucumber seed can be used.
Preparation:
Dissolve Sugar in Musk Willow water, add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary. The text says to use Apple Water to attain suitable consistency.
Function:
Clears Heat, Benefits the Heart
Use:
1. Palpitations or Arrhythmia from Heat
2. Palpitations with Anxiety or Restlessness
3. Heart weakness associated with excess Heat
4. Insomnia
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Powder for Palpitation from Heat
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