Syrup of Psyllium

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Tabasheer Purslane seed Quince seed Poppy seed Psyllium Plantain juice depurated * River Crabs washed

Latin Bambusae silicae Portulaceae oleracea Cydonia oblonga Papaver somniferum Plantago afra Plantago Succus depurata Alluvi Cancri Amount 2 drams ea. 5 drams 20 drams 20 drams

* Plantain juice is depurated by gently boiling, removing the scum and separating from the sediment.

Preparation:

Decot in 3 lbs. water to 1 lb., and with Sugar 1 lb. form a syrup

Function:

Clears Heat, nourishes Yin

Use:

1. Yin-deficient Heat, Hectic Fever
2, Phthisis; Pulmonary Consumption, Tuberculosis
3. Chronic Lung disease with Lung yin deficiency

Dose:

1–3 oz. several times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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