Electuarium Indum
Indian Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mezereon prepared *	Daphne mezereum
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)	5 drams ea.
Wormwood juice thickened	Artemisia absinthum	3 drams
Orris	Iris germanica
Rose	Rosa gallica
Chicory seed	Chicorium intybus
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Licorice juice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	2 drams ea.
Persian Manna	Alhagi camelorum
Cassia pulp	Cassia fistula
Sugar Penid	Diapenidon	15 drams ea.

* Mezereon is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 3 days, changing the vinegar daily, then drying.

Preparation:

Combine the Manna, Cassia pulp and Penids to form a paste with the consistency of Honey, then add the rest in powder and form an Electuary.

Another version from the same source:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mezereon prepared *	Daphne mezereum
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Sagapen	Ferula persica	5 drams ea.
Orris	Iris germanica	3 drams
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Agrimony juice, thickened	Agrimonia eupatoria
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	2 drams ea.

* Mezereon is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 3 days, changing the vinegar daily, then drying.

Preparation:

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

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Damp-Heat, purges Water

Use:

1. Edema from Damp-Heat

Dose:

2–4 drams

Comment:

Note that the Indian Electuaries of Mesue were far more commonly used and are quite different formulas.

Cautions:

1. Avoid overdose
2. Avoid in Pregnancy

Modifications:

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