Antidote for Edema

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Cinnamon Schoenanth Asarum Mastic Wormwood Aniseed Fennel seed Rhubarb Indian Spikenard Long Birthwort Parsley Clove Saffron Calamus Cardamon Honey

Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Cymbopogon schoenanthus Asarum europeum Pistacia lentiscus Artemisia absinthum Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Rheum palmatum Nardostachys jatamansi Aristolchia longa Petroselinum crispum Eugenia caryophyllus Crocus sativus Acorus calamus Elettaria cardamomum Mel Amount 6 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine

Use:

Edema from Cold and obstruction of the Spleen and Liver

Dose:

4 drams with warm water

Cautions:

1. Not suiatble for Yin deficiency
2. It contains Asarum and Birthwort which should be omitted.

Modifications:

1. Birthwort and Asarum should be omitted due to toxicity

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