Gur gum bcu drug གུར་གུམ་བཅུ་དྲུག་
Safflower 16
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Crocus sativus |
80 grams |
|
|
Bambusa arundinacea |
60 grams |
|
|
Bezoar |
60 grams |
|
|
Meconopsis torquata |
60 grams |
|
|
Adhatoda vasica |
50 grams |
|
|
Dracocephalum tangutium |
70 grams |
|
|
Asphaltum Punjabinum |
80 grams |
|
|
Aristolochia moupinensis |
60 grams |
|
|
Inula helenium |
50 grams |
|
|
Picrorhiza scrophulariflora |
30 grams |
|
|
Emblica officinalis |
30 grams |
|
|
Lapis Caliminaris |
60 grams |
|
|
Mercuric sulphide |
30 grams |
|
|
Saxifraga umbellulata |
30 grams |
|
|
Rose laevigata |
50 grams |
|
|
Berberis aristata |
50 grams |
* Note that the name Gur gum (in the title) refers to Safflower, but the formula lists Kha che gur gum, meaning Saffron. We have therefore listed Safflower in the title, but Saffron in the formula. Safflower is typically used to substitute Saffron, and the large amount of Saffron listed suggests Safflower is used, despite Saffron being listed.
Preparation:
Powder and form Pills.
Function:
Clears Liver Heat
Use:
“This powder, taken with cooled boiled water, is considered the best medicine, curing sixteen varieties of Liver heat”.
Dose:
2 grams
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy.
2. If this were used in its original form, it should be used for no more than 2 weeks without a break in treatment as it contains Birthwort and Vermillion.
Modifications:
Birthwort and Vermillion should be omitted or substituted.
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