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Electuarium de Margaritis
Electuary of Pearl
Electuary of Pearl
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Galen (Pharmacopoeia Persica)
Herb Name
Pearl
Red Coral Aniseed White Behen Winter Cherry Ivy root * Schoenanth Cyperus Tamarisk fruit Cassia Wood Cinnamon Gum Arabic Tragacanth Asarum Mastic |
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* The source text lists Radix Hedera, Ivy root. This seems unlikely; it may be an incorrect translation
Preparation:
Powder and with Honey, form an Electuary.
Function:
Strengthens Kidneys, Benefits Qi and Blood, Calms Mind and Spirit
Use:
1. "Increase Virility"
2. "Strengthens the Nerves"
3. "restores the blood eminently"
4. "causes abundant sleep".
Dose:
1 scruple
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The source text says this formula is from Galen. However, we have not found another text listing the same formula from Galen.
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