A ru bcu brgyad ཨ་རུ་བཅོ་བརྒྱད།
Chebula 18
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount #1 * | Amount #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminalia chebula | 75 grams | 10 grams | |
Juniperus squamatica | 50 grams | ||
Malva verticillata | 35 grams | ||
Canavalia gladiata | |||
Symplocos racemosa | |||
Laccifer lacca | |||
Rubia cordifolia | 30 grams ea. | ||
Mangifera indica | |||
Eugenia jambolana | |||
Carthamus tinctorius | |||
Caesalpinia crista | |||
Swertia chirata | 25 grams ea. | ||
Lapis Micae Aureus | |||
Shilajit | |||
Elettaria cardamomum | |||
Aconitum ferox | 20 grams ea. | ||
Cancer | 15 grams | 5 grams ea. | |
Moschus | 3 ½ grams | 1 gram |
* Different sources have given different amounts
** Some sources have listed Cupressus spp or Sabina spp. instead of Juniperus spp. There are a number of related plants that supply this medicine in Tibet.
*** Some sources listed Mucuna instead of Canavalia.
Preparation:
Powder and form pills of 500mg
Some sources have given the following proportions: 25 grams for Chebula, 10 grams for each of the other medicines excepting Musk, which is 2.5 grams
Function:
Benefits the Kidneys, clears Kidney Heat, Clears Stones, Promotes Urine
Use:
Kidney Heat with burning and pain in the Kidneys, Lower Back and Urethra
“especially good to reduce inflammation and cures Kidney fever”
1. Nephritis
2. Pyelonephritis
3. Hematuria
4. Stones of the Kidneys and Bladder
5. Polyuria
6. Dysuria
7. Chronic Kidney disease
8. Pain of the Lower Back, Hip, Waist and Knees
9. Swelling in the Legs, Ankles and Feet
10. Swelling of the Testicles
10. Stooping because of Kidney weakness
Dose:
4–6 pills (2–3 grams), twice daily
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
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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