Powder for Kidney Stones from Heat (Unani)
Powder for Kidney Stones from Heat
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Serpent Melon seed kernel | Cucumis flexuosus | 3 parts ea. |
| Khiyar (Cucumber kernel) | Cucumis sativus | 5 parts ea. |
| Kadu e Daraz (Gourd kernel) | Lagenaria vulgaris | 3 parts |
| Kadu (Musk Melon kernel) | Cucurbita moschata | 2 parts |
| Chana (Dark Chickpeas) | Cicer arietinum | |
| Tukhm e Khatmi (Althea seed) | Althea officinalis | |
| Badiyan (Fennel seed) | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Aqrab (Scorpion ashes) | Scorpio usta | |
| Loab Ijas (Plum mucilage) | Prunus domestica | |
| Sang e Yahuda (Jews stone) | Lapis Judaicus | |
| Parsiaoshan (Maidenhair) | Adiantum capillus-veneris | |
| Post Baiza (Calcined Egg shells) | Calyx usta |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Heat, promotes Urine, clears Gravel and Stones
Use:
1. Kidney Gravel and Stones associated with Heat
2. Also used to promote Urine when obstructed by Heat
Dose:
Make a potion with 2 drams in decoction of Caltrop seeds.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The first 4 seeds of the formula are the 4 Cold Seeds. The species given are from the translated source text by Oliver Kahl. Pumpkin seed can replace Serpent Melon.
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