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A ru bcu pa  ཨ་རུ་བཅུ་པ།
Chebula 10


Tradition:
Tibetan

Source / Author:

Herb Name
A Ru Ra (Chebula)
Gur Gum (Sa
fflower)
Btsod (Madder)
Zhu Mkhan (Symplococos leaf)
Rgya Skyegs (Lacca)

Tig Ta (Swertia)
Brag Zun (Shilajit)
Shug Pa Tsher Can (Juniper) *
Mkhal Ma Zho Sha (Sword Bean)
Sug Smel (Lesser Cardamon)

Latin
Terminalia chebula
Carthamus tinctorius

Rubia cordifolia
Symplocos racemosa
Laccifer lacca
Swertia chirata
Shilajit
Juniperus spp.
Canavalia / Mucuna
Elettaria cardamomum

Amount
250 grams
150 grams




100 grams ea.

50 grams ea.
40 grams
30 grams


* Some sources have listed Cupressus spp. instead of Juniperus spp.

Preparation:
Powder and form pills of 500mg.

Function:
Benefits the Kidneys, clears Kidney Heat, Clears Stones, Promotes Urine

Use:
1. Nephritis
2. Pyelonephritis
3. Proteinuria
4. Hematuria
5. Kidney pain
6. Stones of the Kidneys and Bladder
7. Polyuria
8. Dysuria
9. Pain of the Lower Back, Waist and Knees


Dose:
4–6 pills (2–3 grams), twice daily with hot water

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Juniper berry may be used for Shug Pa Tsher Can
2. Mucuna can be used for Canavalia, and is listed by some sources.


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Several Chinese studies have shown marked benefit in reducing and eliminating Kidney Stones.
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