Six Excellent Medicines

Tradition:

Tibetan

Source / Author:

Herb Name Cu Gang (Tabasheer) Gur Gum (Safflower) Li Shi (Clove) Sug Smel (Cardamon) Dza Ti (Nutmeg) Ka Ko La (Greater Cardamon)

Latin Bambusae silicae Carthamus tinctorius Eugenia caryophyllus Elettaria cardamomum Myristica fragrans Amomum subulatum Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Balances Humors, Harmonizes Organs (Heart, Lungs, Liver, Spleen, Kidney)

Use:

1. Balances Humors
2. Harmonises Qi and Blood of the Organs
3. Usually added to larger compounds

Dose:

Usually used in formulas

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Often combined with Triphala

The Six Excellent Medicines all posses a special attribute:
1. Tabasheer: special for the Lungs
2. Safflower: special for the Liver; benefits Blood
3. Clove: special for the ‘Life Channel’; regulates Wind Humor
4. Cardamon: special for the Kidneys
5. Nutmeg: special for the Heart; Wind Humor
6. Greater Cardamon: special for the Spleen

See also Four and Six Excellent Medicines

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