Powder for the Liver

Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Gulab (Rose)
Tabasheer (Tabasheer)
Luk (Lacca)
Zafran (Saffron)
Rewan (Rhubarb)
Kafoor (Camphor)

Latin


Rosa gallica
Bambusae silicae
Laccifer lacca
Crocus sativus
Rheum palmatum
Camphora

Amount



2 drams ea.
1⁄2 dram

1⁄4 dram ea.
1⁄2 scruple

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Clears Liver Heat, opens Obstructions

Use:


1. Jaundice
2. Liver heat with Obstruction

Dose:


1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


Powder for the Liver (Bononiense)
Powder for the Liver (Tilmid)

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