Powder of Senna with Flowers

Tradition:


Western, Unani

Source / Author:


Mesue

Herb Name

Senna
Borage flower
Bugloss flower
Violet flower
Rose flower
Ginger

Latin


Cassia angustifolia
Borago officinalis
Lycopsis arvensis
Viola odorata
Rosa gallica
Zingiber officinalis

Amount


1 oz.



2 drams ea.
1 scruple

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Purges Heat, Bile and Melancholy

Use:


1. used as a mild laxative for Heat, Bile and Melancholy
2. useful for Melancholy which affects the Head.

Dose:


1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


The Infusion of Senna and Flowers with Spices is a more compound version of this formula, also from Mesue.

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