Itrifal Ustukhuddus
Triphala Electuary of Stoechas

Tradition:

Unani, Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Aftimoon (Dodder herb) Amla (Emblic Myrobalan) Sana (Senna) Bisfaij (Polypody) Kishmish (Raisin) Mastagi (Mastic) Maveez Munaqqa (Large Raisin stoned) Balela (Beleric Myrobalan) Haleela Kabuli (Chebula) Haleela Siyah (Black Myrobalan) Haleela Zard (Yellow Myrobalan) Turbud (Turbith) Ustokhuddus (Stoechas) Asl (Honey)

Latin Cuscuta reflexa Emblica officinalis Cassia angustifolia Polypodium vulgare Vitis vinifera Pistacia lantiscus Vitis vinifera Terminelia belerica Terminelia chebula Terminelia chebula (Black) Terminelia chebula (Yellow) Ipomea turpenthum Lavandula stoechas Mel Amount equal parts Three times the weight

Preparation:

Powder the Myrobalans, beat with a little Almond oil, then mix with the Honey (or Sugar Syrup) and the rest in powder.

Function:

Purges the Brain, benefits Digestion, clears Melancholy

Use:

1. Headache
2. Migraine
3. Trigeminal Neuralgia
4. Melancholy, Depression
5. Mental disorders due to impure blood
6. Chronic Catarrh
7. Phlegm Diseases
8. Keeps the Hair Black
9. Improves digestion, promotes bowel movement
10. It has been used recently for Menopause with success, especially for Night Sweats, Insomnia, Irritability and Depression..

Dose:

5–10 grams (1–2 teaspoonfuls), preferably taken with milk at bedtime.
Avoid Sours while taking.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

There are many variations:
1. Some use a double quantity of Chebulic Myrobalan
2. Some omit Turbith and Mastic, but add Rose
3. Some versions add a little Ghee (about 3% the weight of the Honey or Syrup)

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