Majun Fanjnosh,
or Majun Khabsul Hadeed
Electuary of Five Drugs,
or Electuary of Iron Rust


Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Amla (Emblic Myrobalan)
Balela (Belleric Myrobalan)
Haleela (Chebulic Myrobalan)
Khabsul Hadeed (Iron Rust)
Asl
(Honey)

Latin


Emblica officinalis
Terminalia belerica
Terminalia chebula
Ferrum oxide
Mel

Amount





equal weight
Three times the weight


Preparation:


Powder the herbs and rust, and mix with the Honey to forms an electuary.

Function:


Stomach, Liver and Kidney Tonic, strengthens Blood

Use:


1. Stomach weakness (enhances digestion and absorption)
2. Anemia
3. Liver deficiency
4. Edema
5. Incontinence of Urine
6. regarded as Aphrodisiac
7. Gastroinestinal Bleeding

Dose:


5–7 grams

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


1. There are a number of varieties of Majun Khabsul Hadeed, often adding a small amount of medicines like Aloeswood, Cyperus rotundus, Ginger and Pepper.

Similar Formulas:


Compare with Saptamrit Lauh of Ayurveda.

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