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Noble Confection for the Heart

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name
Tabasheer
Rue seed
Capers root-bark
Lacca
Red Coral
Galangal
Mace
Clove
Cubeb
Aniseed
Mastic
Eyebright
Musk
Pine nut
Sweet Almonds
Melon seed
Gourd seed
Pumpkin seed
Cucumber seed
Pearl
Amber
Sapphire
Hyacinth (Zircon)
Balsam
Honey
White Poppy seed
Sandalwood
Endive seed

Latin
Bambusae silicae
Ruta graveolens
Capparis spinosa
Laccifer lacca
Corallum rubrum
Alpina o
fficinarum
Myristica fragrans
Eugenia caryophyllus
Piper cubeba
Pimpinella anisum
Pistacia lentiscus
Euphrasia o
fficinalis
Moschus

Nux Pinea
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Citrullus vulgaris
Lagenaria vulgaris
Cucurbita pepo
Cucumis sativus
Margarita
Succinum
Sapphirus
Hyacinthus
Commiphora opobalsamum
Mel
Papaver somniferum
Santalum album
Chicorium endiva

Amount











2 drams ea.
1⁄2 dram





3 drams ea.



4 drams
1 dram
1 oz.
2 oz.


3 drams ea.


Preparation:
With Rose water, Pomegranate juice, and an equal amount of sugar; boil and form a confection

Function:
Clears Heat, strengthens the Radical Moisture (Yin) and Vital Spirit (Qi), Strengthens the Heart and Stomach, benefits Digestion

Use:
1. ‘Comforts the whole of nature’.
2. strengthens weak Organs
3. Clears Heat from the Heart and calms the Mind and Spirit
4. Strengthens the Stomach
5. ‘Makes the Fearful bold’.


Dose:
1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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This is a curious medicine. It was praised as comforting the whole of nature, benefitting weak ‘members’ (organs) and making the ‘fearful bold’. It appears more like a medicine to clear Heat from the Heart and calm the mind and Spirit (it is was in section of Heart Medicines in the source text). It definitely has a cooling nature, and is also moist, thus being a tonic to the Radical Moisture (Yin), and perhaps even a Essence tonic. Since ancient times, the precious stones have been accounted as having a peculiar but powerful effect on the body organs due to their planetary associations, and this formula has a larger than normal percentage of gems. The formula is also headed by Poppy seed, not only cooling and moist but with an astringent nature that restrains essence while strengthening.

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