Powder very Effective for Throat Pain
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
The Medical Formulary, Al-Kindi
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Anacyclus pyrethrum | ||
|
Tamarix gallica | ||
|
Piper nigrum | ||
|
Punica granatum | ||
|
Rosa gallica | ||
|
Punica granatum |
2 dirhams ea. (6.25 grams) | |
|
Mentha piperita | ||
|
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
|
Quercus alba | ||
|
Sal | ||
|
Ammonium chloride | ||
|
Ambre gris |
1 dirham ea. (3.125 grams) | |
|
Galla | ||
|
Piper cubeba |
½ dirham ea. (1.55 grams) | |
|
Sukk *** |
a confection | |
|
Camphora |
2 daniqs ea. (1100mg) | |
|
Saccharum crystallum |
Weight of all the rest |
* Other Galls can be used
** Darani salt is obtained from evaporated Sea Water
*** Sukk is a confection composed of Dates, Galls, astringents and aromatics such as Mace, Clove, Cardamom, and Sandalwood. There are many versions of Sukk.
Preparation:
Powder together
Function:
Clears Phlegm, Resolves Inflammation, Eases Pain
Use:
Sore and Inflamed Throat
Dose:
applied directly to the sore and inflamed throat
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
A variation added Tabasheer 2 dirhams and Yellow Myrobalan 6 dirhams, Saffron 2 daniqs.
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