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Species de Gemmis Calidii
Warming Powder of Gems
Warming Powder of Gems
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Troches Diarrhodon
Troches of Aloeswood Pearl Zedoary Doronicum Citron peel Mace Basil seed Sapphire Jacinth Sardonyx (Carnelian) Garnet Emerald Cinnamon Galangal Red Behen White Behen Clove Ginger Long Pepper Indian Spikenard Indian leaf Saffron Cardamon Amber Red Coral Ivory Gold leaf Silver leaf Musk |
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Preparation:
Powder
The stones must be properly levigated, then mixed well with the herbal powders. It may be prepared into a confection or soft Electuary
Function:
Warms the Heart, Head, Stomach, Liver and Uterus, Settles and Invigorates the Mind and Spirit
Use:
1. Cold, Moist and Weakness of the Heart, Head, Stomach, Liver or Uterus
2. Melancholy, Sadness, Fearful
3. Palpitations, Arrhythmiass
4. Fainting
5. Digestive weakness
Dose:
1⁄2 scruple–1⁄2 dram; 1 dram of the Electuary
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Some versions ommitted the Troches.
2. Some versions used half an ounce of Amber.
3. The Behens were often substituted with Tormentil, Avens or Elecampane
4. Cassia wood can replce Indian Leaf
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Tags
Mesue
Diarrhodon Troches of Aloeswood Pearl Zedoary Doronicum Citron peel Mace Basil seed Sapphire Jacinth Zircon Carnelian Garnet Emerald Cinnamon Galangal Red Behen White Behen Clove Ginger Long Pepper Indian Spikenard Indian leaf Saffron Cardamon Amber Red Coral Ivory Gold Silver Musk
Heart weakness Brain weakness Yang deficiency Coldness Heart Coldness Brain Coldness Epidemic Melancholy Sadness Depression Fearful Palpitation Arrhythmia Tachycardia Stomach weakness
Mesue
Diarrhodon Troches of Aloeswood Pearl Zedoary Doronicum Citron peel Mace Basil seed Sapphire Jacinth Zircon Carnelian Garnet Emerald Cinnamon Galangal Red Behen White Behen Clove Ginger Long Pepper Indian Spikenard Indian leaf Saffron Cardamon Amber Red Coral Ivory Gold Silver Musk
Heart weakness Brain weakness Yang deficiency Coldness Heart Coldness Brain Coldness Epidemic Melancholy Sadness Depression Fearful Palpitation Arrhythmia Tachycardia Stomach weakness