Khamira Gaozaban Sada خميرة لسان الثور السادة
Electuary of Borage
Khamira Gaozaban Ambari خميرة لسان الثور العنبري
Electuary of Borage with Ambergris
Khamira Gaozaban Ambari Jawahirwala خميرة لسان الثور العنبري بالجواهر
Electuary of Borage with Gems

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

* Badranjboya is also used for Nepeta hindostana which is used synonymously with Lemon Balm
** Tukhm e Baling traditionally refers to the seed of Lallemantia royleana. However, Basil seed is commonly used in its place

If the following are added it forms Khamira Gaozaban Ambari Jawahirwala, Electuary of Borage with Gems.

Preparation:

All the herbs in the first group are soaked in 2 litres of water overnight, then boiled down to get 670 mls. of decoction. Add 1 kg of white sugar and sufficient Rose water to form a thick syrup, adding the dissolved Ambergris at the end to form an Electuary. If Gems are added, the finely powdered stones are mixed into the finished Electuary and stirred well, adding the Silver leaf at the end.

Khamira Gaozaban Sada–this is the plain version, made without Ambergris
Khamira Gaozaban Ambari–this version contains Ambergris
Khamira Gaozaban Ambari Jawahirwala–this version contains Gems

Function:

Strengthens the Heart, Brain and Nerves, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Exhilarant
That with Ambergris is more exhilarant and better to awaken the Heart and Mind.
That with Gems is regarded as stronger in all aspects.

Use:

1. Amnesia, Loss of Memory
2. Weakness of the Brain
3. Melancholy
4. Stress, Anxiety
5. Mild Depression
6. Restlessness
7. ADHD
8. Neurasthenia, Nervous debility
9. Heart weakness
10. Anxiety with Palpitations or chest tightness
11. Palpitations

That with Gems added is used for more severe symptoms, severe psychological distress, marked neurological weakness, sudden cardiac palpitations, hyperexcitable nervous states, and deep melancholia.

Dose:

3–5 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. It can be made without Ambergris in which case it is called Khamira Gaozaban (Electuary of Borage)
2. In the original formula, Gold leaf is added and Honey is used instead of White Sugar. The Gold leaf is typically omitted today and Syrup is typically used in place of Honey.

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