Electuary of Life

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villa Nova

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Raisins stoned	Vitis vinifera	2 lbs.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1 oz.
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (black)	2 oz. ea.
Belleric Myrobalan	Terminalia bellerica
Emblic Myrobalan	Emblica officinalis	2 drams ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1⁄2 oz.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	2 drams ea.
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Decoct the Raisin and Licorice in 2 1⁄2 lbs. of water, then strain; next add the Myrobalans beaten into course powder, then strain; add 1 lb. Sugar and boil to the thickness of a Syrup. Towards the end, add the remaining herbs in fine powder, and form an Electuary.

Function:

nourishes Qi and Blood, moves Qi

Use:

1. strengthen all the principle Organs, Heart, Brain, Stomach, Liver, Spleen and organs of generation
2. promotes Health and Longevity
3. strengthens, but clears excess Humors
4. hinders Grey hair
5. strengthens Digestion
6. promotes a good complexion

Dose:

2 drams each morning

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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