Bolus ex Seminibus
Bolus of Seeds

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Watermelon seed	Citrullus vulgaris	10 drams
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus
Gourd seed	Lagenaria vulgaris	5 drams ea.
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
White Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus alba
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Marshmallow leaf	Althea officinalis
Sweet Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Starch	Amylum
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius
Celery seed	Apium graveolens	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Boluses with Honey.

Function:

Clears Heat, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Burning Urine
2. Ulcers of the Kidneys or Bladder
3. Dysuria
4. Urinary retention

Dose:

3 drams with Syrup of Poppy

Cautions:

Not suitable for Cold and Damp Urinary disorders

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