Infusion of Senna and Flower with Spices

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Senna

Cassia angustifolia

1 dram

Oregano

Oreganum vulgare

Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

1⁄2 dram ea.

Borage flower

Borago officinalis

Bugloss flower

Anchusa officinalis

Violet flower

Viola odorata

Rose flower

Rosa gallica

2 drams ea.

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

1 scruple ea.

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

1⁄2 scruple

Preparation:

Infuse in 6 ounces of Borage water for 10 hours, express and sweeten; then add 1 dram of Black Myrobalan

Function:

Prepares, cleanses and purges Melancholy, opens Obstruction

Use:

Melancholy diseases

Dose:

the above can be divided into 2 or 4 doses

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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