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Electuary of Orchid
Electuary of Orchid
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus
Herb Name
Orchis
Parsnip root Sea Holly India Nuts Pine nut Pistachio Clove Ginger Aniseed Rocket Ash tree keys Cinnamon Skink tail Nettle seed Musk Honey clarified |
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Preparation:
Renodeus gives the following method: ‘First the roots must be boiled in sufficient water, till they be tabid; then they must be baked, and transmitted through a hair-sieve; then mixed with despumed and cocted Honey, and then again servefied on a slow fire, till the aqueous humidity be absumed; afterwards the Pine-kernels and Pistachio-nuts must be taken, and minutely cut, and then levigated like the rest; the Musk must be brayed apart, and last of all confusedly mixed with the Cinnamon’.
Function:
Strengthens Kidney Yang
Use:
1. Impotence
2. Erectile Dysfunction
3. Low Sperm count; Enhances Sperm production
4. Enhances male and female Fertility
5. Weakness, Debility, Lethargy associated with Yang deficiency
6. Some used it in Consumption
7. Chronic Cough and Asthma
8. Promotes Urine when obstructed for Cold, Weak Kidneys
Dose:
2 drams–1⁄2 oz. taken in wine, Saffron Tincture or some other vehicle
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Other later versions added medicines such as Aloeswood, Cardamon, Long Pepper, Rocket seed, Ambergris, Benzoin, Borax, and Genitals and Testicles of a Deer or Bull.
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