Electuary of Dodder

Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Chebulic Myrobalan
Belleric Myrobalan
Emblic Myrobalan
Turbith
Dodder
Senna
Plumbago
Aniseed
India Salt
Polypody
Sweet Almond oil
Sugar

Latin


Terminalia chebula
Terminalia bellerica
Emblica officinalis
Operculina turpethum
Cuscuta europea
Cassia angustifolia
Plumbago zeylanica
Pimpinella anisum
Sal Indii
Polypodium vulgare
Oleum Amygdalus dulcis
Saccharum

Amount


200 grams

100 grams ea.


50 grams ea.
30 grams

20 grams ea.
15 grams
75 grams
1.9 kg

Preparation:


Powder, then mix with the Oil and Sugar to form an Electuary.

Function:


Purges Melancholy, cleanses the Brain

Use:


1. Melancholy
2. Hypochondriac Melancholy
3. Psychosis
4. Schizophrenia
5. Constant use retains the Hair color

Dose:


5–10 grams with water

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


Some version added 15–30 grams each of Stoechas and Rose

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