Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius, Opera Medica, 1737

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Chebulic Myrobalan stoned	Terminalia chebula	10 drams
Yellow Myrobalan stoned	Terminalia chebula (yellow)	5 drams
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	2 oz.

Preparation:

Decoct in 26 oz. water (or Chalybeat water) to the consumption of one-third. Strain, dissolve in sugar 10 drams, then clarify and aromatize

Function:

Astringent, strengthens

Use:

1. Diarrhea
2. Dysentery

Dose:

1⁄2 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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