Antidote for Edema

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Schoenanth	Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Asarum	Asarum europeum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	6 drams ea.
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Long Birthwort	Aristolchia longa
Parsley	Petroselinum crispum	4 drams ea.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum	2 drams ea.
Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine

Use:

Edema from Cold and obstruction of the Spleen and Liver

Dose:

4 drams with warm water

Cautions:

1. Not suiatble for Yin deficiency
2. It contains Asarum and Birthwort which should be omitted.

Modifications:

1. Birthwort and Asarum should be omitted due to toxicity

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