Electuary for Scabies and Pruritis

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Rhasis (Rhazes)

Herb Name Yellow Myrobalan Senna Fumitory Wormwood juice

Latin Terminalia chebula (yellow) Cassia angustifolia Fumaria officinalis Artemisia absinthum Amount 1 part 1⁄2 part ea. 1 part

Preparation:

With Honey form a Confect

Function:

Clears Heat and Melancholy, stops Itch

Use:

1. Itchy skin
2. Scabies
3. May be used for related skin conditions such as Eczema and Psoriais with itching.

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Compare with Pills fo Fumitory of Avicenna.

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