Triphera Persica
Triphala of the Persians
Western, Unani
Mesue
* The juices are depurated by being gently boiled
Decoct the beaten herbs in the juices until 2 lbs. remain (approximately down to half); Strain, and dissolve in Tamarind pulp 3 oz., Cassia Fistula pulp 4 oz., Sugar of Violets 12 oz. Then with White Sugar 3 lbs. and Wine Vinegar 1 lb., boil to a syrup. Then add the following in fine powder:
Mix the powders in well to form an Electuary.
Clears Heat from the Stomach and Liver, clears Heat from the Blood, Resists Poison, relieves Inflammation, opens Obstructions, eases Pain
1. Fevers: Acute; Quartan
2. Preservative and treatment for the Plague
3. Thirst of Fevers
4. Stomach Inflammation
5. Liver Inflammation
6. Yellow Jaundice
7. Fibroid Tumors
8. Cancer (adjunct)
9. Headache and Migraine from excess Heat or Bile Humor
10. Arthritic diseases associated with Heat or Bile
11. Cleanses and improves Eyesight
12. Poor Eyesight due to excess Bile humor
13. “Defends one from all Sickness”. (Wirtzung)
14. All diseases from Burnt Humors
1⁄2–1 oz.
None noted
“It is good against all Agues, which proceed out of the Stomach, and also against the Yellow Jaundice, which proceeds of great heat, it opens all Obstructions, it amends the Sight which is infirmed through Choleric vapors, it Quenches Thirst, and defends one from all Sickness”. (Wirtzung)
This is a large and difficult-to-make formula, yet is elegant in composition. It purges Bile, Pituitous and Melancholy Humors. There were many variations.
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Triphala of the Persians
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb NameBlack Nightshade juice *Endive juice * Celery juice * Hops juice * Violet juice * Rose juice * Senna Agaric Damask Prunes Dodder Yellow Myrobalan Chebulic Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Indian Spikenard |
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* The juices are depurated by being gently boiled
Decoct the beaten herbs in the juices until 2 lbs. remain (approximately down to half); Strain, and dissolve in Tamarind pulp 3 oz., Cassia Fistula pulp 4 oz., Sugar of Violets 12 oz. Then with White Sugar 3 lbs. and Wine Vinegar 1 lb., boil to a syrup. Then add the following in fine powder:
Herb NameRhubarbYellow Myrobalan Chebulic Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Fumitory seed Troches of Diarrhodon Mace Mastic Cubeb Tabasheer Yellow Sandalwood Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Aniseed Indian Spikenard |
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Preparation:
Mix the powders in well to form an Electuary.
Function:
Clears Heat from the Stomach and Liver, clears Heat from the Blood, Resists Poison, relieves Inflammation, opens Obstructions, eases Pain
Use:
1. Fevers: Acute; Quartan
2. Preservative and treatment for the Plague
3. Thirst of Fevers
4. Stomach Inflammation
5. Liver Inflammation
6. Yellow Jaundice
7. Fibroid Tumors
8. Cancer (adjunct)
9. Headache and Migraine from excess Heat or Bile Humor
10. Arthritic diseases associated with Heat or Bile
11. Cleanses and improves Eyesight
12. Poor Eyesight due to excess Bile humor
13. “Defends one from all Sickness”. (Wirtzung)
14. All diseases from Burnt Humors
Dose:
1⁄2–1 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
“It is good against all Agues, which proceed out of the Stomach, and also against the Yellow Jaundice, which proceeds of great heat, it opens all Obstructions, it amends the Sight which is infirmed through Choleric vapors, it Quenches Thirst, and defends one from all Sickness”. (Wirtzung)
This is a large and difficult-to-make formula, yet is elegant in composition. It purges Bile, Pituitous and Melancholy Humors. There were many variations.
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