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Electuarium Indum
Indian Electuary |
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Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
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Herb Name
Mezereon prepared *
Agaric Yellow Myrobalan Wormwood juice thickened Orris Rose Chicory seed Melon seed Licorice juice Persian Manna Cassia pulp Sugar Penid |
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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:
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Herb Name
Mezereon prepared *
Agaric Yellow Myrobalan Sagapen Orris Rhubarb Agrimony juice, thickened Indian Spikenard Aniseed |
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* 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
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Avoid in Pregnancy
Modifications:
Note that the Indian Electuaries of Mesue were far more commonly used and are quite different formulas.
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