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Diaprunis lenitiva
Electuary of Prunes

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Nicholas

Herb Name
Damask Prunes, stoned       
Violet flowers           
Cassia
Tamarinds               
Sugar    
Latin
Prunus domestica
Viola odorata
Cassia fistula
Tamarindus indica
Saccharum

Amount
50
¾ oz.

¼ oz. ea.
6 oz.

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:
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

Latin
Santalum album
Pterocarpus santalinus
Rheum palmatum
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Rosa gallica
Viola odorata
Portulaca oleracea
Chicorium endiva
Berberis vulgaris
Astragalus tragacanth
Succus Glycyrrhiza

Citrullus vulgaris
Lagenaria vulgaris
Curcubita melo
Cucumis sativus

Amount



3 drams ea.






2 drams ea.



1 dram ea.

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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