Powder for Chronic Diarrhea (Nicholas)
Powder for Chronic Diarrhea
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Pomegranate flowers | Punica granatum | 6 drams ea. |
| Sumac | Rhus parviflora | |
| Acorns | Quercus spp. | |
| Carob | Ceratonia siliqua | |
| Myrtle | Myrtus communis | |
| Sour Pomegranate | Punica granatum | |
| Henbane seed | Hyoscyamus niger | |
| Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Hypocistus | Cytinus hypocistus | |
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | |
| Coriander seed roasted | Coriandrum sativum | |
| Raisin seeds dried | Vitis vinifera | |
| Bark of Cedar libani | Cedrus deodara | |
| Celery seed | Apium graveolens | |
| Galls | Quercus infectoria |
Preparation:
Powder, then mix with twice their weight of roasted Chickpea flour
Function:
Astringent, strengthens the Stomach and Bowels
Use:
1. Chronic Diarrhea
2. May be useful in Chronic Bowel disease with Diarrhea such as Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel, Colitis etc.
Dose:
1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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