Gze ma gsum thang གཟེ་མ་ གསུམ་ ཐང་
Tribulus 3 Decoction
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount #1 * |
Amount #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tribulus terrestris |
100 grams | ||
|
Malva verticillata |
80 grams | ||
|
Cancer |
6 grams ea. |
70 grams |
* Different sources have given different proportion. The right column is from Men Tsee Kang.
Preparation:
Decoction
Function:
Benefits the Kidneys, Promotes Urine
Use:
“especially good for healing Kidney heat loss and Urinary Retention” (Men Tsee Kang)
1. Urinary Retention
2. Edema
3. Kidney diseases
4. Pain associated with swelling and fullness of the lower abdomen
Dose:
the above (6 grams each) is decocted for use over the day
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Sometimes Sal Ammoniac is added to make it stronger. This is called Tribulus 4 Decoction (Gze ma bzhi thang).
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