Medicamentis Turbith
Powder of Turbith

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna

Herb Name Ginger Mastic Turbith Sugar

Latin Zingiber officinalis Pistacia lentiscus Operculina turpethum Saccharum Amount 10 drams ea. 30 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Purges Phlegm

Use:

1. Asthma from Phlegm congestion
2. Phlegm congestion of the chest
3. Phlegm obstructing the Stomach
4. Phlegm disorders of the Brain and Nerves

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

Not used in Yin deficiency

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Compare with Powder to Purge Phlegm (Unani), which is the same, but without Mastic.

This is a main medicine for treating Phlegm diseases.
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