Majun e Dabeed ul Ward معجون دبير الورد
Electuary of Rose

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna

The version of Avicenna:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Sumbul ut Teeb (Indian Spikenard)	Nardostachys jatamansi
Mastagi (Mastic)	Pistachia lentiscus
Zafran (Saffron)	Crocus sativus
Qust Shireen (Costus)	Saussurea lappa
Darchini (Cinnamon bark)	Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Izkhar (Cymbopogon)	Cymbopogon martinii
Asaroon (Asarum)	Asarum europaeum
Tukum e Kasni (Chicory seed)	Chicorium intybus
Tukum e Karafs (Celery seed)	Apium graveolens	1 dirham ea.
Gul e Surkh (Rose)	Rosa damascena	20 dirhams
Asal (purified Honey)	Mel	3 times the weight

The modern version from the National Formulary of Unani Medicine:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Sumbul ut Teeb (Indian Spikenard)	Nardostachys jatamansi
Mastagi (Mastic)	Pistachia lentiscus
Zafran (Saffron)	Crocus sativus
Tabaxir (Tabasheer)	Bambusa arundinacea
Darchini (Cinnamon bark)	Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Izkhar (Cymbopogon)	Cymbopogon martinii
Asaroon (Asarum)	Asarum europaeum
Qust Shireen (Costus)	Saussurea lappa
Ghafis (Gentian)	Gentiana olivieri
Tukum e Sasoos (Dodder seed)	Cuscuta reflexa
Majeeth (Madder)	Rubia cordifolia
Luk Maghsool (Lacca)	Laccifer lacca
Tukum e Kasni (Chicory seed)	Chicorium intybus
Tukum e Karafs (Celery seed)	Apium graveolens
Zarawan Taweel (Long Birthwort)	Aristolchia longa
Habb e Balsan (Balsam fruit)	Commiphora opobalsamum
Ood e Hindi (Aloeswood)	Aquilaria aqallocha
Qaranful (Clove)	Eugenia caryophyllus
Heel Khurd (Lesser Cardamom)	Elettaria cardamomum	10 grams ea.
Gul e Surkh (Rose)	Rosa damascena	200 grams
Qand Safed (White Sugar)	Saccharum	600 grams

Preparation:

The herbs are powdered, and mixed with Honey (first version) or a syrup prepared from the sugar (second version), to form an Electuary.

Function:

Moves the Qi, Clears Heat, Opens Obstruction, Strengthens Stomach, Liver and Uterus

Use:

Specifically for weakness of the Nutritive (Natural) Faculty with Dampness; a good digestive tonic.
“This preparation is highly praised for resolving chronic hardness (Waram-e-Sulb) of the Liver and curing visceral Edema (Istisqa). It functions by opening up the tightly constricted micro-vessels (Sudad) of the Liver parenchyma, allowing morbid humours to pass safely into the urinary tract. Furthermore, it strengthens the tone of the Uterus (Reham) when it has become weak and cold, correcting its hidden inflammation”. (Avicenna)
1. Indigestion and Poor Appetite
2. Chronic Gastritis
3. Biliary Obstruction
4. Inflammation of Enlargements of the Liver or Spleen
5. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
6. Chronic Hepatitis
7. Early-Stage Cirrhosis
8. Hepatic Fibrosis
9. Delayed or Scanty Menstruation
10. Inflammation of the Uterus
11. Atrophy or weakness of the Uterus

Dose:

5–7 grams once or twice daily, usually in the morning on an empty stomach and/or at bedtime.

Cautions:

1. Not used during pregnancy
2. If recreated in the West, Birthwort should be omitted or substituted.

Modifications:

Being a well known formula there are numerous variations; a more simple version: Cinnamon, Senna, Indian Spikenard, Costus, Dodder seed, Madder, Lacca, Chicory seed, Celery seed, Long Birthwort (1 part ea.), Rose (20 parts).