Electuarium Regale
Royal Electuary
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Nux Pinea | 8 oz. | |
Prunus amygdalus dulcis | 6 oz. | |
Saccharum album | 4 lbs. | |
Rose Water | Aqua Rosa | 1 1⁄2 lbs. |
Oleum Amygdalus dulcis | ||
Oleum Rosata | 3 oz. ea. | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 8 1⁄2 drams | |
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Santalum citrinum | 3 drams ea. | |
Aquillaria agallocha | 4 drams | |
Ambre gris | 1 dram | |
Moschus | 1⁄2 scruple |
Preparation:
Form an Electuary according to Art: Dissolve the Sugar in Rose Water, add the beaten nuts, then the powdered spices, adding the Musk and Ambergris towards the end. Gold or Silver leaf was usually added.
Function:
Clears Heat, benefits Yin and Qi
Use:
1. Strengthens Brain, Heart, Lungs and Stomach
2. Gently clears Heat, reduces Damp while supporting Qi
Dose:
1–2 drams
Comment:
This was designed by Mesue as a pleasant, nourishing, tonic medicine suitable for Royalty. It is effectively a confection of Almonds and Pine nuts with spices, making it a nourishing tonic in weakness, benefitting Qi and Yin, and good for the Lungs.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. A reformed version omitted the oils and Cinnamon, Clove and Aloeswood.
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