Triphala Electuary of Dodder

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Chebulic Myrobalan

Terminalia chebula

Emblic Myrobalan

Emblica officinalis

Belleric Myrobalan

Terminalia bellerica

Turbith

Operculina turpethum

50 grams ea.

Dodder

Cuscuta europea

Senna

Cassia angustifolia

25 grams ea.

Plumbago

Plumbago zeylanica

Polypody

Polypodium vulgare

Stoechas

Lavendula stoechas

Rose

Rosa gallica

15 grams ea.

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Indian Salt

Sal Indi

10 grams ea.

Sweet Almond oil

Oleum Amygdalus dulcis

100 mls.

Sugar

Saccharum

1 kg.

Preparation:

Prepare an Electuary

Function:

Cleanse the Brain, purges Melancholy, regulates and balances the humors

Use:

1. Schizophrenia
2. Psychosis
3. Melancholy
4. related Mental disorders.
5. Constant use retains original hair color.

Dose:

5-10 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Another version used twice the dose of Chebulic Myrobalan and omitted Stoechas.

Similar Formulas:

Compare with Triphera of Dodder of Thyme of Mesue, which is similar, and simpler.

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