Cong zhi drug pa ཅོང་ཞི་དྲུག་པ།
Calcite 6
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
Men Tsee Kang
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * | Cont. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Se bru (Pomegranate seed) | Punica granatum | 75 grams | 200 grams |
| Cong zhi (Calcite) ** | Calcium carbonate | 100 grams | 100 grams |
| Sug smel (Cardamon) | Elettaria cardamomum | 20 grams | 100 grams |
| Pi pi ling (Long Pepper) | Piper longum | 20 grams | 100 grams |
| Ru rta (Costus) *** | Saussurea lappa | 50 grams | 100 grams |
| Gur gum (Safflower) | Carthamus tinctorius | 75 grams | 100 grams |
* Two different sources have given differing proportions. The left column is from Men Tsee Kang, the right column is from Russian sources.
** Processed with Heat (Tsha btul)
*** Inula racemosa (Ma nu) can be used in place of Costus (Men Tsee Kang).
Preparation:
Powder; usually a little Sugar is added.
Function:
Clears acid, relieves Phlegm, promotes digestion
Use:
1. Nausea
2. Acid Reflux with Belching
3. Heartburn with loss of Appetite
4. Sour and Watery Vomit
Dose:
2–3 grams twice daily, usually with a little sugar and warm water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. When combined with Swertia 8 (Tig ta brgyad pa), it forms Chong Tig. This is used for Headache, Bitter taste, vomiting of Bile and Catarrhal diseases associated with Heat (Bile).
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