Bolus ex Seminibus
Bolus of Seeds

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name Watermelon seed Cucumber seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed White Henbane seed Purslane seed Marshmallow leaf Sweet Almond Tragacanth Starch Licorice juice White Poppy seed Armenian Earth Celery seed

Latin Citrullus vulgaris Cucumis sativus Lagenaria vulgaris Cucurbita pepo Hyoscyamus alba Portulaceae oleracea Althea officinalis Prunus amygdalus dulcis Astragalus tragacanth Amylum Succus Glycyrrhiza Papaver somniferum Terra Armenius Apium graveolens Amount 10 drams 5 drams ea. 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Boluses with Honey.

Function:

Clears Heat, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Burning Urine
2. Ulcers of the Kidneys or Bladder
3. Dysuria
4. Urinary retention

Dose:

3 drams with Syrup of Poppy

Cautions:

Not suitable for Cold and Damp Urinary disorders

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