Theriaca e Cancris
Theriac of Crabs

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Crabs burnt  

Cancrorum usta

10 drams

Frankincense

Boswellia sacra

Gentian

Gentiana lutea

5 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey.

Function:

Resists Poison

Use:

Specific for Rabid Dog bites

Dose:

half–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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