Powder of Sesame and Chebula

Tradition:


Ayurveda

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Sesame seed 
Chebulic Myrobalan

Latin


Sesamum indicum
Terminalia chebula

Amount


2 parts
1 part


Preparation:


Powder. It can be made into a confection with Honey and Ghee

Function:


Moistens, nourishes Yin, settles Wind

Use:


1. Tonic for Wind constitutions
2. Settles Wind generated by dryness or Yin deficiency

Dose:


1–2 grams of the powder twice daily; 1 teaspoonful of the confection

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


1. If there is cold, Trikatu (Ginger, Long and Black Pepper) is added.

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