Electuarium Indum Majus
Indian Electuary Greater

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Rose	Rosa gallica
Cassia Wood	Cinnamonum cassia
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus	4 drams ea.
Yellow Sandalwood	Santalum citrinum	2 1⁄2 drams
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	2 drams ea.
Turbith	Operculina turpethum	1 dram
Sugar Penids	Saccharum Penidum	20 drams
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Amomum	Amomum subulatum
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Asarabacca	Asarum europeum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Scammony prepared	Convovulus scammonia	1 oz., 4 drams.

Preparation:

Powder, grind with sweet Almond oil; then with the clarified juices of Quince, Pomegranate, Celery and Fennel, of each 1⁄2 lb. and 4 1⁄2 lbs. Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:

Purges Phlegm and Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Spleen

Use:

1. Phlegm and Damp affecting the Spleen and Stomach
2. Poor appetite and digestion from Damp
3. Nausea and Vomiting
4. Loose Bowels from Spleen and Stomach Damp
5. Kidney Pain
6. Colic

Dose:

2–5 drams (usually 2 drams is sufficient)

Comment:

This was credited with cleansing and strengthening the organs of digestion and nutrition.

Cautions:

1. Not used in Pregnancy
2. Not used in Yin deficiency

Modifications:

1. For Damp and Burnt Humors obstructing the Spleen, combine with Confectio Hamech.
2. Melancholy affecting the Heart, Liver or Spleen combine with Diasenna
3. Melancholy affecting the Liver, combine with Agrimony and Syrup of Chicory with Rhubarb.
4. Purge Phlegm and Damp from the Liver or Uterus, combine with Diaphoenicum
5. Purge Phlegm and Damp from the Kidneys, combine with Benedicta Laxativa
6. Purge Phlegm and Damp of the Uterus, take with a decoction of Feverfew and Mugwort