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Diaprunis lenitiva
Electuary of Prunes
Electuary of Prunes
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Nicholas
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Herb Name
Damask Prunes, stoned
Violet flowers Cassia Tamarinds Sugar |
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Seethe the Prunes in sufficient water, then push it through a strainer. To the water they were boiled in add the Violets and boil gently. Strain, add to the Prunes, and with the Sugar, boil gently until thick. Next, take a little of the thickened Syrup, and add the Cassia and Tamarinds, beat well, add to the rest. The following powders can then be added:
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Herb Name
White Sandalwood
Red Sandalwood Rhubarb Cinnamon Red Roses Violets Purslane seed Endive seed Barberries Gum Tragacanth Licorice juice Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed |
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Preparation:
Mix well to form an Electuary.
Function:
Clears Heat, Purges Bile, Supports Yin
Use:
1. Acute Fever
2. Continual Fever
3. Burning Fever
4. Fever from excess Bile
5. Acute diseases with excess (Cold, Flu)
6. Good to prepare and purge the Bile humor
7. Liver heat conditions
Dose:
½–1 oz. for an adult, taken before bed at night; 2 drams–½ oz. for a child.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Some added Tabasheer
2. Some used Licorice powder instead of the juice
3. Some omitted Barberry, claiming their effect was provided by Rose and Rhubarb.
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