Electuary of Gems for the Heart

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Rhazes (Continens)

Preparation:

Electuary of Gems for the Heart: Take of red coral, prepared, three dirhams; white coral, prepared, three dirhams; pearl, prepared, three dirhams; amber, two dirhams; ruby, prepared, one dirham; emerald, prepared, one dirham; sapphire, prepared, one dirham; silk cocoons, burned and cleaned, five dirhams; gold leaf, washed, one dirham; silver leaf, washed, one dirham; red and white behen, of each three dirhams; cinnamon, five dirhams; doronicum, three dirhams; zedoary, three dirhams; saffron, one dirham; cloves, three dirhams; musk, half a dirham; ambergris, half a dirham. Reduce all to finest powder and incorporate with thrice the weight of rose syrup. The dose is the size of a hazelnut with cold water. This strengthens the heart, removes palpitation and anxiety, and brings joy to the spirit.

Function:

Strengthens Heart, Clears Heat, Settles Wind, Cheers the Spirit

Use:

1. Heart weakness
2. Palpitations
3. Anxiety
4. Restlessness
5. Promotes Joy, Cheers the Spirit

Dose:

As much as a Hazelnut

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. The stones must be prepared properly

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