Dahn al Falij
Oil for Paralysis & Facial Palsy

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Al-Dhakhira fī ‘Ilm al-Tibb (Thābit ibn Qurra) 9th C.

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Arand (Castor seed)

Ricinus communis

5 dirhams

Aqirqarha (Pyrethrum)

Anacylus pyrethrum

3 dirhams

Filfil Siyah (Black Pepper)

Piper nigrum

2 dirhams

Olive Oil

Oleum Oliva

sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the herbs coarsely, then macerate and gently boil in the oil. Strain and keep.

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, Benefits the Nerves

Use:

1. Numbness
2. Facial Paralysis
3. Bell’s palsy
4. Hemiplegia
5. Paralysis

Dose:

Applied topically; it is massaged strongly onto the local areas and on the spine.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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