Electuarium Reschidi
Electuary of Reschidi

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Hyacinth (Zircon) *

Hyacinthus

Mace

Myristica fragrans

5 parts ea.

Saffron

Crocus sativus

3 parts

White Sugar

Saccharum alba

100 parts

* the texts lists Rubini Hyacinthini, Ruby-colored Hyacinth (Zircon)

Preparation:

Dissolve the Sugar in Rose water, heat gently to the thickness of honey and add the rest in powder.

Function:

Strengthens the Heart, Exhilarates

Use:

1. Heart Weakness
2. Exhilarative

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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