Letificans Temperate Electuary

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Citron peel	Citrus medica
Rose	Rosa gallica
Basil seed	Ocinum basilicum
Bugloss root-bark	Anchusa officinalis
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus	5 drams ea.
Red Behen	Salvia hemotodes
White Behen	Centaurea behen	2 drams ea.
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (black)
Sweet Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum	3 drams ea.
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus	2 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	3 drams
Celery seed	Apium graveolens	1 dram
Musk	Moschus	½ dram

Preparation:

Powder and with Crystal Sugar, Manna (equal parts), and a little Almond oil, form an Electuary.

Function:

Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness

Use:

1. Palpitation
2. Sadness or Worry without cause
3. Debility from Cold
4. Melancholy

Dose:

1–2 drams

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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