Confection of Cumin
Unani
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
* Cumin is prepared by being soaked in wine vinegar for 1 day, then dried and roasted
Powder and mix with three times its weight of clarified Honey
Promotes digestion, resolves stagnation, digests undigested food
1. Food stagnation
2. Indigestion
3. Sour Belching and Acid Regurgitation
4. Coldness of the Stomach
5. Stomach pain from Cold
6. Chill
make a potion with 2 drams
None noted
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Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
Herb NameCumin prepared *Rue Black Pepper Ginger Armenian Borax |
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* Cumin is prepared by being soaked in wine vinegar for 1 day, then dried and roasted
Preparation:
Powder and mix with three times its weight of clarified Honey
Function:
Promotes digestion, resolves stagnation, digests undigested food
Use:
1. Food stagnation
2. Indigestion
3. Sour Belching and Acid Regurgitation
4. Coldness of the Stomach
5. Stomach pain from Cold
6. Chill
Dose:
make a potion with 2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas
Diospoliticum
This is a modified version of Diospoliticum of Galen, using Black Pepper instead of Long, adding Ginger, and lists ‘Armenian Borax’ instead of Niter. It is possible that the source text (which is translated) was mistranslated and Saltpeter is intended. It is also prepared as a confection with Honey, rather than being used as a powder.
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