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Decoctum Myrobalani
Decoction of Myrobalan

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Yellow Myrobalan
Chebulic Myrobalan
Black Myrobalan
Tamarind
Fumitory
Wormwood
Prune
Raisins stoned
Latin
Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Terminalia chebula
Terminalia chebula (black)
Tamarindus indica
Fumaria officinalis
Artemisia absinthum
Prunus domestica
Vitis vinifera
Amount


1 oz. ea.
1 1⁄2 oz.
1 oz.
2 drams
30
1 oz.

Preparation:
Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 2 lbs., and dissolve in 2 oz. of Cassia pulp.

Function:
1. Purges Bile and Phlegm
2. Can be used for skin diseases

Use:
Diseases caused by mixture of Bile and Phlegm (Damp-Heat)

Dose:
3–5 oz.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
To make it stronger, Mesue added: Cassia pulp 1 oz. (instead of 2 oz.), and Turbith and Agaric of each 1⁄2 oz.

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