Gcin snyi a ru bcu brgyad གཅིན་སྙི་ཨ་རུ་བཅོ་བརྒྱད།
Chebula 18 for Urinary Incontinence
Tradition:
Tibetan
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Terminalia chebula | 200 grams | |
Carthamus tinctorius | 100 grams | |
Elettaria cardamomum | 40 grams | |
Shilajit | 60 grams | |
Symplocos paniculata | ||
Laccifer lacca | ||
Rubia cordifolia | 80 grams ea. | |
Phyllanthus emblica | 150 grams | |
Curcuma longa | ||
Berberis aristata | ||
Tribulus terrestris | 100 grams ea. | |
Lapis Micae Aureus | 30 grams | |
Juniperus squamata | 100 grams | |
Saxifraga umhellulata | ||
Adhatoda vasica | 80 grams ea. | |
Erythrina arborenscens | 60 grams | |
Fel Ursi | 2 grams | |
Gi wan (Bezoar) **** | Bezoar | 1 gram |
* Shilajit, Lacca and Mica are prepared
** Some texts list Ginger or Galangal in place of Turmeric
*** Today, Cow Bile regularly replaces Bear Bile
**** Artificial Bezoar is generally used today.
Preparation:
Powder and form Pills
Function:
Strengthens the Kidneys, astringes Urine
Use:
1. Urinary Incontinence from Cold Kidneys
2. Diabetes (non-insulin dependent)
3. Turbid urine with sweating and drowsiness
4. Heat of the Palms and Soles with Thirst and dry mouth
5. Coldness in the Lower Body
Dose:
2–3 grams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This is a variation of Chebula 18.
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