Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Filius Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Rosa gallica | 2 drams | |
Cyperus rotundus | 3 1⁄2 drams | |
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
Asarum europeum | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Crocus sativus | ||
Melissa officinalis | ||
Ocinum gratissimum | ||
Margarita | ||
Cinnamonum tamala | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Amomum subulatum | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Citrus medica | ||
Gallia Moschata | ||
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
Doronicum hookeri | ||
Ocinum basilicum | 1 dram ea. | |
Moschus | 1⁄4 dram |
Preparation:
Form a confection with Honey of Belleric and Emblic Myrobalan, 4 times the weight of the powders.
Function:
Strengthens Qi and Blood, Moves Qi, Benefits Spleen and Heart
Use:
1. Poor Digestion, Indigestion
2. Weakness, Debility
3. Stress, Anxiety
4. Sadness, Mild Depression, Melancholy
5. Improves Complexion, enhances Beauty
6. Promotes a state of Bliss
7. Improves Body Odor
8. Retards Grey Hair
Dose:
2 drams
Comment:
This is another of the Letifican formulas, used to promote a state of Happiness or Bliss.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
It is a variation of the Letificans Almansoris of Rhasis.
See also Christian Electuary which is an abbrevaited version of this formula.
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