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Electuary of Aloeswood

Tradition:
Unani

Source / Author:
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name
Indian Spikenard
Greek Spikenard
Celery seed
Aniseed

Mastic
Aloeswood
Clove
Mace
Canella *
Sukk **

Chebulic Myrobalan prepared ***
Nutmeg
Wild Marjoram
Rose
Lemongrass ****

Latin
Nardostachys jatamansi
Valeriana celtica

Apium graveolens
Pimpinella anisum
Pistacia lentiscus
Aquillaria agallocha
Eugenia caryophyllus
Myristica fragrans
Canella winterana


Terminalia chebula
Myristica fragrans
Origanum vulgare
Rosa gallica
Cymbopogon citratus

Amount




1 dram ea.
3 dram
2 dram
2
1⁄2 dram


2 drams ea.
2 1⁄2 dram
1 1⁄2 dram
3 drams


2 drams ea.


* Our translated source text lists Canella. It is more likely to be Cassia Wood, but in any case Cassia Wood can be used..
** Sukk is an aromatic compound containing Musk
*** Chebulic Myrobalan is soaked in wine and dried
**** Our transalted source text lists Lemongrass. It is more likely to be another aromatic grass such as Squinanth.


Preparation:
Powder and knead with Quince wine to form an Electuary

Function:
Warms and strengthens the Stomach, promotes Digestion, clears Phlegm

Use:
1. Cold and weak Stomach
2. Indigestion, Bloating, Loss of Appetite
3. Abdominal Pain caused by Cold


Dose:
a potion is made with 2 drams

Cautions:
1. Not used in Heat conditions or Fever

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