Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna (Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Ginger	Zingiber officinale
Cinnamon	Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cassia	Cinnamomum cassia
Saffron	Crocus sativus
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Sweet Basil	Ocimum basilicum
Zerumbet	Zingiber zerumbet	5 drams ea.
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus
Orache	Atriplex hortensis
Indian leaf	Cinnamomum tamala
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	3 drams ea.
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	7 drams
Ambergris	Ambre gris
Lapis Lazuli	Lapis Azureus praeparata	1 dram, 1 scr. ea.
Camphor	Camphora	1⁄2 scruple
Turbith	Operculina turpethum	4 drams
Indian Salt	Sal Indii	1 dram

Preparation:

Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and strengthens the Stomach, promotes Digestion

Use:

1. Stomach weakness with Cold
2. Indigestion, Poor Appetite
3. Abdominal Pain from Cold

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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