Powder of Sesame and Chebula

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Sesame seed	Sesamum indicum	2 parts
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula	1 part

Preparation:

Powder. It can be made into a confection with Honey and Ghee

Function:

Moistens, nourishes Yin, settles Wind

Use:

1. Tonic for Wind constitutions
2. Settles Wind generated by dryness or Yin deficiency

Dose:

1–2 grams of the powder twice daily; 1 teaspoonful of the confection

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. If there is cold, Trikatu (Ginger, Long and Black Pepper) is added.

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