Habb e Shafa
Pills of Shafa
or, Pills of Datura
Unani
Powder, add water, and form pills of size 3.
Stops Cough and Wheezing, Eases Pain
1. Bronchitis
2. Asthma
3. Catarrh
4. especially for persistent Coughs
5. Purges Head and Brain
6. Headache
One pill morning and night
1. Avoid overdose;
2. should not be used in Children
TCM uses Datura flower in Cough and Wheezing. Here, we see the use of the seed for similar purposes. Care must be taken to avoid overdose or side effects.
Note that Unani has another Pill of Datura used for Premature Ejaculation and spontaneous emission; however it is less commonly used than the above formula which is still official in the Unani Pharmacopoeia.
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Pills of Shafa
or, Pills of Datura
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Herb NameTukhm e Dhatura (Datura seed)Rewan (Rhubarb) Sonth (Ginger) Babul (Gum Arabic) |
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Preparation:
Powder, add water, and form pills of size 3.
Function:
Stops Cough and Wheezing, Eases Pain
Use:
1. Bronchitis
2. Asthma
3. Catarrh
4. especially for persistent Coughs
5. Purges Head and Brain
6. Headache
Dose:
One pill morning and night
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose;
2. should not be used in Children
Modifications:
TCM uses Datura flower in Cough and Wheezing. Here, we see the use of the seed for similar purposes. Care must be taken to avoid overdose or side effects.
Note that Unani has another Pill of Datura used for Premature Ejaculation and spontaneous emission; however it is less commonly used than the above formula which is still official in the Unani Pharmacopoeia.
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