Aromatic Rose Compound Lesser (Mesue)

Aromaticum Rosatum Minus
Aromatic Rose Compound Lesser

Tradition:

Western, Unani
Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rose	Rosa gallica	10 drams
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	2 drams ea.
Yellow Sandalwood	Santalum citrinum	4 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 dr., 1 scr.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	2 scruples
Ambergris	Ambre gris	1 scruple
Musk	Moschus

Preparation:

Powder, and with Syrup of Rose, form a Confection

Function:

Strengthen the Stomach, move Qi, opens Obstruction

Use:

1. Digestive weakness with Damp
2. Loss of Appetite
3. Heart weakness

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is a variation of Aromaticum Rosatum but was far less commonly used. It is more opening because of the Musk and Ambergris, but less strengthening as Aromaticum Rosatum contains Tragacanth and Gum Arabic.

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