Cong zhi drug pa ཅོང་ཞི་དྲུག་པ།
Calcite 6
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
Men Tsee Kang
Herb Name | Latin | Amount #1* | Amount #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Punica granatum | 75 grams | 200 grams | |
Calcium carbonate | 100 grams | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | 20 grams | ||
Piper longum | 20 grams | ||
Ru rta (Costus) *** | Saussurea lappa | 50 grams | |
Carthamus tinctorius | 75 grams | 100 grams ea. |
* Two different sources have given differing proportions. The left column is from Men Tsee Kang, the right column is from Russian sources.
** Processed with Heat (Tsha btul)
*** Inula racemosa (Ma nu) can be used in place of Costus (Men Tsee Kang).
Preparation:
Powder; usually a little Sugar is added.
Function:
Clears acid, relieves Phlegm, promotes digestion
Use:
“increase in bad blood in the liver due to ma-ju and the resulting pain in the stomach and liver, flatulence, lack of appetite, reflux of liver blood into the stomach, heartburn, vomiting of acidic liquid”
“especially this medicine is useful in the initial stage of smug po, which is manifested by heartburn and vomiting of sour liquid”
1. Nausea
2. Acid Reflux with Belching
3. Heartburn with loss of Appetite
4. Sour and Watery Vomit
Dose:
2–3 grams twice daily, usually with a little sugar and warm water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. When combined with Swertia 8 (Tig ta brgyad pa), it forms Chong Tig. This is used for Headache, Bitter taste, vomiting of Bile and Catarrhal diseases associated with Heat (Bile).
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