Pills of Seeds

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

Herb Name Tukhm e Karafs (Celery seed) Mu (Spignel) Balchar (Valerian) Tukhm e Gajar (Carrot seed) Karafs e Kohi (Parsley seed) Abhal (Savin) Asaroon (Asarum) Nankhwah (Ammi) Badiyan (Fennel seed) Sumbul ut Teeb) Spikenard Badam Talkh (Bitter Almond) Kharpaza (Melon kernel) Ushaq (Gum Ammoniacum)

Latin Apium graveolens Meum asthmaticum Valeriana officinalis Daucus carrota Petroselinum crispum Juniperus sabina Asarum europeum Trachyspermum ammi Foeniculum vulgare Nardostachys jatamansi Prunus amygdalus amara Cucurbita melo Dorema ammoniacum Amount 20 drams ea. 10 parts 3 parts

Preparation:

Powder and form pills the size of a pea.

Function:

Opens Obstruction, strongly promotes urine

Use:

1. Obstructed Urine
2. Edema, Fluid Retention

Dose:

Make a potion with 3–5 pills, or take 3–5 pills with a suitable vehicle.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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