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Antidote for Edema

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name
Cinnamon
Schoenanth
Asarum

Mastic
Wormwood
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Rhubarb
Indian Spikenard
Long Birthwort
Parsley

Clove
Sa
ffron
Calamus
Cardamon
Honey

Latin
Cinnamonum zeylanicum Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Asarum europeum

Pistacia lentiscus

Artemisia absinthum
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Rheum palmatum
Nardostachys jatamansi
Aristolchia longa
Petroselinum crispum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Crocus sativus

Acorus calamus
Elettaria cardamomum
Mel

Amount






6 drams ea.



4 drams ea.



2 drams ea.
sufficient

Preparation:
Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:
Warms, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine

Use:
Edema from Cold and obstruction of the Spleen and Liver

Dose:
4 drams with warm water

Cautions:
1. Not suiatble for Yin deficiency
2. It contains Asarum and Birthwort which should be omitted.


Modifications:
1. Birthwort and Asarum should be omitted due to toxicity

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