Electuarium de Scorpionibus
Electuary of Scorpion

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Scorpion burnt

Scorpio usta

3 1⁄2 drams

Gentian

Gentiana lutea

1 1⁄2 drams

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

1 dram

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Long Pepper

Piper longum

Winter Cherry

Physalis alkekengi

5 1⁄2 drams ea.

Castoreum

Castoreum

4 drams

Preparation:

Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary.

Function:

Clears Stones, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Bladder and Kidney Stones
2. Scorpion Bites

Dose:

1 scruple with (Macedonian) Parsley Water

Comment:

Scorpion was often used in the form of an Oil for Stones when applied over the Kidneys and Pubic area. This is a rare use of Scorpion internally for the same purpose.

Cautions:

Not suitable for Yin deficiency or Blood in the Urine

Modifications:


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