Six White Formula (Dkar po drug sbyor)
Dkar po drug sbyor དཀར་པོ་དྲུག་སྦྱོར་
Six White Formula
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Bul tog (Soda) * | Native Sodium carbonate | 150 grams |
| Tsha la (Borax) * ** | Sodium tetraborate | 80 grams |
| Cong zhi tskha btul (Calcite) | Calcium carbonate | 100 grams |
| Ma nu (Inula) | Inula racemosa | 100 grams |
| Rgyam tshwa (Rock Salt) | Sodium chloride | 30 grams |
| Sga skya (Galangal) | Kaempferia galanga | 50 grams |
* The Soda and Borax are heated until dehydrated
** Some sources listed Saltpeter in place of Borax
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Warms the Stomach, Promotes Digestion
Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Poor appetite
3. Bloating, rumbling
4. Abdominal pain after eating.
5. Sour and watery vomit
6. Kidney disorders with Swelling of the ankles, lower limbs and eyelids
7. Blurred vision
Dose:
2–3 grams daily with hot water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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