Itrifal Kashneezi
Triphala Electuary of Coriander

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)
Unani Pharmcopoeia

Herb Name Amla (Emblic Myrobalan) Kashneez (Coriander seed) Balela (Beleric Myrobalan) Haleela Kabuli (Chebula) Haleela Siyah (Black Myrobalan) Haleela Zard (Yellow Myrobalan) Asl (Honey)

Latin Emblica officinalis Coriandrum sativum Terminalia belerica Terminalia chebula Terminalia chebula (black) Terminalia chebula (yellow) Mel Amount equal parts three times the weight

Preparation:

The Myrobalans are powdered, then mixed with a little Almond oil. Then mix with the Honey and Coriander seed powder to form a suitable consistency.
Best used after 2 months (according to Pharmacopoeia Persica)

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach, Cleanses the Brain

Use:

1. Diseases of the Head
2. Chronic Catarrh
3. Headache with eye or ear pain from “Vapors”
4. Indigestion
5. Mild constipation

Dose:

10–25 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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