Syrup of Sandalwood
Unani
The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi
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.
Clears Heat, Cools the Heart
1. Heart Fire
2. Liver Heat
1–3 oz.
Not used in Cold bodies
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Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi
Herb NameWhite SandalwoodSour Pomegranate juice Tamarind Crystal Sugar Tabasheer White Sandalwood powder Camphor Saffron |
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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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