Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Turbith	Operculina turpethum
Sugar	Saccharum
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Pepper	Piper nigrum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Greater Cardamon	Amomum subulatum
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	7 drams ea.
Scammony prepared	Convovulus scammonia	12 drams

Preparation:

Powder and with 2 lbs., 3 oz., 3 drams of clarified Honey, form an Electuary.

Function:

Purges Phlegm and Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Spleen

Use:

1. Phlegm and Damp affecting the Spleen and Stomach
2. Poor appetite and digestion from Damp
3. Nausea and Vomiting
4. Loose Bowels from Spleen and Stomach Damp
5. Kidney Pain
6. Colic

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

1. Not used in Yin deficiency.
2. Not used in Pregnancy

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is used similarly to Greater Indian Electuary. That is better corrected, and was more commonly used.

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