Electuarium Digher
The Great Electuary
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
Pistachio verum | ||
Terminalia chebula | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Laserpitium root ** | Siler spp | |
Salvia hemotodes | ||
Centaurea behen | ||
Pastinacae sylvestris | ||
Usnea barbata | ||
Melissa officinalis | ||
Borago officinalis | 3 drams ea. | |
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Brassica nigra | ||
Zingiber officinalis | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Asarum europeum | ||
Cinnamonum tamala | ||
Piper cubeba | ||
Citrus medica | ||
Zingiber zerumbet | ||
Doronicum hookeri | ||
Santalum album | ||
Punica granatum | ||
Pimpinella anisum | ||
Mentha arvensis | ||
Terminalia chebula (Black) | ||
Tanacetum umbelliferum | ||
Crocus sativus | ||
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
Succinum | ||
Margarita | ||
Corallum rubrum | ||
Cyperus *** | Cyperus rotundus | |
Rosa gallica | 4 drams ea. | |
Lobster | Locusta | |
Fox Testicles **** | Vulpes spp. | |
Treacle Mustard (Yellow) | Thlaspi spp. | |
Treacle Mustard (Red) | Thlaspi spp. | 5 drams ea. |
Moschus | 1/4 dram | |
Ambre gris | 3 drams | |
Aurum | 30 | |
Argentum | 50 |
* The source text listed Corticis exteriaris pistaciorum: the outer shells of Pistachio. This is unlikely in such a formula so we have listed Pistachio nuts.
** This may refer to Laserpitium siler, the former name of Siler spp. It may also be Silphion. The sources said “Tremula arboris” may be used.
*** Cyperus cufensis was l;isted in the text. Cyperus rotundus can be used
**** Satyrion (Orchid) was listed as a substitute in the text. However, as some types of Orchis were called Fox Testicles, perhaps that was intended all along.
Preparation:
Powder and form a confection with sufficient amount of equal parts Sugar and Honey.
The stones should be well levigated before use.
Function:
Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Organs, promotes Happiness
Use:
1. Strengthens the Principal Organs
2. Sadness or Worry without cause
3. Melancholy
4. Promotes Cheerfulness
5. Strengthens Stomach and Digestion
6. Promotes Good Color
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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