Syrup of Sandalwood

Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:


The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi

Herb Name

White Sandalwood
Sour Pomegranate juice
Tamarind
Crystal Sugar
Tabasheer
White Sandalwood powder
Camphor
Saffron

Latin


Santalum album
Punica granatum
Tamarindus indicus
Saccharum
Bambusa silica
Santalum album
Camphora
Crocus sativus

Amount


93 grams

200 grams
1200 grams

6.2 grams
1.6 grams
9.3 grams

Preparation:


Take the first weight of Sandalwood, soak in half ratl (7 oz.) of water for 24 hours, then boil it in 3 ratls (42 oz.) of water until one-third remains. Add the Juice and Tamarind, and the Sugar, and boil gently down until thick. Then add the Tabasheer, Sandalwood powder, Camphor and Saffron in powder and mix well.

Function:


Clears Heat, Cools the Heart

Use:


1. Heart Fire
2. Liver Heat

Dose:


1–3 oz.

Cautions:


Not used in Cold bodies

Modifications:



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