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Electuary for Pregnancy

Tradition:
Unani

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name
Zerumbet
Doronicum
Amber
Pearl
Castoreum
Tree Moss
Spikenard
Latin
Zingiber zerumbet
Doronicum hookeri
Succinum
Margaita
Castoreum
Usnea spp.
Nardostachys jatamansi
Amount

2 drams ea.

1 dram ea.
1⁄2 dram

1 dram ea.

Preparation:
Powder and with 3 times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:
Settles Wind, Calms the Mind, Benefits Pregnancy

Use:
"keeps the fetus safe and healthy"
1. Threatened Miscarriage
2. Restless Fetus

Dose:
1⁄2 dram

Cautions:
Castoreum is usually contraindicated during Pregnancy. The small dose may be used to stimulate the Uterus without promoting labor. However, if recreated it would be best avoided.

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