Powder of Chebula and Rhubarb

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Yellow Myrobalan Rhubarb torrefied

Latin Terminalia chebula (yellow) Rheum palmatum Amount 3 1⁄2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, Astringent

Use:

1. Dysentery
2. heat-type Diarrhea

Dose:

1 dram with Iron water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Riverius listed a similar, using equal parts, and listing Chebulic Myrobalan rather than the Yellow Chebulic Myrobalan.

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