Aromatic Rose Compound for the Stomach (Mesue)

Aromaticum Rosatum Stomachum
Aromatic Rose Compound for the Stomach

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rose	Rosa gallica	1 1⁄2 oz.
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	2 drams ea.
Mace	Myristica fragrans	8 drams
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	3 drams
Troches of Diarrhodon	Trochisci Diarrhodon	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Gallia Muscata	Trochisci Gallia Moschata	1 dram ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Greater Cardamon	Amomum subulatum
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi

Preparation:

Powder, and with sufficient Syrup of Rose and Syrup of Citron peel, form an Electuary, aromatising with Musk 1⁄2 scruple.

Function:

Strengthen the Stomach, move Qi, benefit Digestion

Use:

1. Indigestion
2. Abdominal pain
3. Bloating, Wind, Colic

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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