Electuary for Liver Obstruction

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Rhazes (Continens)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	5 dirhams
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
Emblic Myrobalan	Emblica officinalis
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)	7 dirhams ea.
Tamarind	Tamarindus indica
Manna	Fraxinus ornus	10 dirhams ea.
Red Roses	Rosa gallica
Chicory seed	Chicorium intybus
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva	5 dirhams ea.
Fumitory	Fumaria officinalis	7 dirhams
Dodder of Thyme	Cuscuta europea	5 dirhams
Saffron	Crocus sativus	1 dirham
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Asarabacca	Asarum europeum
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	3 dirhams ea.

Preparation:

Powder all that is to be powdered and mix with twice the weight of Syrup of Fumitory, adding the Manna and Tamarind at the end and mix well.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, Cleanses the Blood and Liver

Use:

1. Liver obstruction
2. Jaundice
3. Acne and skin disease from unclean Blood

Dose:

As much as a Walnut before bed.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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