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Electuarium de Margaritis
Electuary of Pearl
Electuary of Pearl
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Avicenna
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Herb Name
Pearl
Pellitory Ginger Mastic Zedoary Doronicum Celery seed Cassia Wood * Cardamon Nutmeg Mace Cinnamon Red Behen White Behen Black Pepper Long Pepper Cumin |
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* The exact identity of this herb is uncertain. It is variously listed as Cassiali or Seitaragi (Nasturtium). Our chosen source that we have gone with is that of Arnold de Villa Nova who listed Cassia Lignea.
Preparation:
With Sugar the weight of the rest dissolved in aromatic wine, form an Electuary.
Function:
Strengthen the Stomach and Uterus
Use:
1. Strengthens Mother and Fetus during Pregnancy
2. Threatened Miscarriage
3. Morning Sickness, Nasuea and vomiting during Pregnancy
Dose:
as much as a Walnut every morning
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. The version listed in Avicennae arabum medicorum principis adds 1 dram of Amborum, probably referring to Amber rather than Ambergris in this instance.
This was listed in the chapter on Regimen of Pregnancy.
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