Decoctum Myrobalani
Decoction of Myrobalan

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Yellow Myrobalan Chebulic Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Tamarind Fumitory Wormwood Prune Raisins stoned

Latin Terminalia chebula (yellow) Terminalia chebula Terminalia chebula (black) Tamarindus indica Fumaria officinalis Artemisia absinthum Prunus domestica Vitis vinifera Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 1⁄2 oz. 1 oz. 2 drams 30 1 oz.

Preparation:

Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 2 lbs., and dissolve in 2 oz. of Cassia pulp.

Function:

1. Purges Bile and Phlegm
2. Can be used for skin diseases

Use:

Diseases caused by mixture of Bile and Phlegm (Damp-Heat)

Dose:

3–5 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

To make it stronger, Mesue added: Cassia pulp 1 oz. (instead of 2 oz.), and Turbith and Agaric of each 1⁄2 oz.

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