Majun Azaraqi
Electuary of Nux Vomica
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Unani Pharmacopoeia of India
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Strychnos nux vomica | 20 grams | |
Hyssopus officinalis | 15 grams | |
Astragallus gummifera | ||
Pinus gerardiana | ||
Lodoicea maldivica | ||
Lavandula stoechas | 12 grams ea. | |
Emblica officinalis | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Terminelia chebula | ||
Santalum album | ||
Pastinaca secacul root | ||
Curcuma zedoria | 9 grams ea. | |
Aquilaria agallocha | ||
Caryophyllus aromatica | 4 1⁄2 grams ea. | |
Mel | three times the weight of the rest |
* Nux Vomica is purified according to traditional methods.
Preparation:
Powder all the ingreidents and mix with Honey.
Function:
Regulates Qi, Opens the Channels, settles Wind, Strengthens Brain and Nerves, Regulates Digestion
Use:
1. Nervous diseases associated with Wind-Phlegm and Damp
2. Paralysis, Hemiplegia
3. Facial paralysis
4. Tremors
5. Convulsions (not febrile), Epilepsy
6. Arthritis, Rheumatic pain
7. Sciatica
8. Syphilis
9. Strengthen and regulates the Nerves
10. Regarded as strengthening digestion
Dose:
3 grams twice daily (up to 7 grams)
Cautions:
1. Avoid Overdose
2. Not used in the very Young or during Pregnancy
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