Seng ldeng 4
Catechu 4

Tradition:

Tibetan

Source / Author:

Herb Name Seng ldeng (Catechu) A ru ra (Chebula) Ba ru (Belleric) Skyu ru (Emblic)

Latin Acacia catechu Terminalia chebula Terminalia bellirica Phyllanthus emblica Amount

Preparation:

Coarse powder (to be decocted)

Function:

Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine, ease Pain

Use:

1. Gout
2. Heat-type Arthritis
3. Edema
4. ‘Yellow Water’
5. Watery swellings

Dose:

Decocted until one-third had evaporated and taken on an empty stomach

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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