Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Rhasis (Rhazes)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (black)	1 1⁄4 oz.
Polypody	Polypodium vulgare	5 drams
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	9 drams
Turbith	Operculina turpethum	1⁄2 oz.
Dodder	Cuscuta europea	10 drams

Preparation:

Boil all except the Dodder in 36 ounces of water down to 24 ounces, then add the Dodder, boil for a few minutes, let it cool, then strain it, and keep for use. This is the original version from Rhasis (9th C).

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

1. Melancholy
2. Dementia
3. Fibroid Tumors
4. Adjunct in Cancer treatment
5. Stubborn and obstinate skin diseases

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

See Decoction of Dodder of Mesue, which is an enlarged version.

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