Powder of Crabs

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name Marine Crabs burnt Roman Vitriol * Gum Arabic White Poppy seed Black Poppy seed Water melon seed

Latin Cancer usta Copper sulphate Acacia arabica Papaver somniferum alba Papaver somniferum nigra Citrullus vulgaris Amount 2 drams 5 drams ea.

* Copper sulphate is useful for Phthisis (Consumption), and is used to clear Phlegm. However, doses of around 300mg are emetic. Therapeutic doses are usually arounf 5–7mg. Therefore, a much smaller dose would typically be used for the intended purpose. In addition, Copper sulphate is typically prepared for internal use.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Deficient Heat

Use:

Phthisis / Consumption

Dose:

1 scruple
If made without Copper sulphate, or with a greatly reduced dose, it could be givwn in doses of 1 dram.

Cautions:

If recreated, the dose of Copper sulphate should be greatly reduced, or omitted.

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