Powder for Chronic Diarrhea

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Pomegranate flowers Sumac Acorns Carob Myrtle Sour Pomegranate Henbane seed Spikenard Hypocistus Aloeswood Coriander seed roasted Raisin seeds dried Bark of Cedar libani Celery seed Galls

Latin Punica granatum Rhus parviflora Quercus spp. Ceratonia siliqua Myrtus communis Punica granatum Hyoscyamus niger Nardostachys jatamansi Cytinus hypocistus Aquillaria agallocha Coriandrum sativum Vitis vinifera Cedrus deodara Apium graveolens Quercus infectoria Amount 6 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder, then mix with twice their weight of roasted Chickpea flour

Function:

Astringent, strengthens the Stomach and Bowels

Use:

1. Chronic Diarrhea
2. May be useful in Chronic Bowel disease with Diarrhea such as Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel, Colitis etc.

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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