Powder of Senna with Flowers (Mesue)

Powder of Senna with Flowers

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	1 oz.
Borage flower	Borago officinalis	2 drams ea.
Bugloss flower	Lycopsis arvensis	1 scruple
Violet flower	Viola odorata
Rose flower	Rosa gallica
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Purges Heat, Bile and Melancholy

Use:

1. used as a mild laxative for Heat, Bile and Melancholy
2. useful for Melancholy which affects the Head.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The Infusion of Senna and Flowers with Spices is a more compound version of this formula, also from Mesue.

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