Letificans Conciliatoris
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Luminare Majus, 1549
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Malus spp. | ||
Anchusa officinalis | 5 drams ea. | |
Doronicum hookeri | ||
Citrus medica | ||
Borago officinalis | ||
Rosa gallica | ||
Salvia hemotodes | ||
Centaurea behen | ||
Corallum rubrum | ||
Eboris | 4 drams ea. | |
Bambusae silicae | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Succinum | ||
Os Cordis Cervii | ||
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
Ocinum basilicum | ||
Myrtus communis | ||
Melissa officinalis | ||
Coriandrum sativum | ||
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Alpina officinarum | ||
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
Crocus sativus | 2 drams ea. | |
Terminalia chebula | ||
Terminalia bellerica | ||
Emblica officinalis | ||
Terminalia chebula (black) | ||
Terminalia chebula (yellow) | 4 drams ea. | |
Smaragdus | ||
Hyacinthus | ||
Sardonyx | ||
Sapphirus | ||
Granatorum | 1 dram ea. | |
Aurum | ||
Argentum | 2 1⁄2 drams | |
Margarita | 3 drams | |
Ambre gris | ||
Camphora | 5 scruples ea. | |
Moschus | 1 dram |
* The juices are prepared by depurating.
Preparation:
Powder and form a confection with Sugar.
The stones should be well levigated before use.
Function:
Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness
Use:
1. Sadness or Worry without cause
2. Fearful
3. Melancholy
4. Used for other emotional conditions and for Stress, Anxiety etc.
Dose:
1 dram
Comment:
The Letifican formulas were all used to promote a sense of Happiness and wellbeing by moving Qi, calming Mind and Spirit and strengthening the Heart and Brain.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This is a less common and less known type of Letificans, the most commonly used was Letificans of Galen.
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