Saptamrit Lauh
Electuary of Five Medicines with Iron
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Chakradatta
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra | ||
Emblica Officinalis | ||
Terminalia Bellirica | ||
Terminalia Chebula | ||
Feruum usta | 1 part ea. |
Preparation:
Powder and mix with Honey (3 parts) and Ghee (6 parts)
Function:
Nourishes Blood, benefits Eyes, strengthens Digestion
Use:
1. Poor Eyesight, Vision Loss
2. beginning of Cataract
3. Night blindness
4. Diabetic Retinopathy
5. Glaucoma
6. Blood disorders
7. Skin diseases
8. Itching
9. Loss of appetite, nausea
10. Gastric acidity
11. Premature Greying of hair
Dose:
3 grams twice daily
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This is the same a Electuary of Five Medicines of Unani, but this adds Licorice.
Tibetan medicine has the Great Precious Iron Pill, based on Iron and also used for chronic Eye diseases..
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