Triphala Electuary of Dodder

Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Chebulic Myrobalan
Emblic Myrobalan
Belleric Myrobalan
Turbith
Dodder
Senna
Plumbago
Polypody
Stoechas
Rose
Aniseed
Indian Salt
Sweet Almond oil
Sugar

Latin


Terminalia chebula
Emblica officinalis

Terminalia bellerica
Operculina turpethum
Cuscuta europea
Cassia angustifolia
Plumbago zeylanica
Polypodium vulgare
Lavendula stoechas
Rosa gallica
Pimpinella anisum
Sal Indi
Oleum Amygdalus dulcis
Saccharum

Amount





50 grams ea.

25 grams ea.



15 grams ea.

10 grams ea.
100 mls.
1 kg.

Preparation:


Prepare an Electuary

Function:


Cleanse the Brain, purges Melancholy, regulates and balances the humors

Use:


1. Schizophrenia
2. Psychosis
3. Melancholy
4. related Mental disorders.
5. Constant use retains original hair color.


Dose:


5-10 grams

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


Another version used twice the dose of Chebulic Myrobalan and omitted Stoechas.

Similar Formulas:


Compare with Triphera of Dodder of Thyme of Mesue, which is similar, and simpler.

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