Powder for Diabetes Greater

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Babul (Gum Arabic)	Acacia arabica
Bura Armani (Armenian Earth)	Terra Armenius
Gulnar (Pomegranate flowers)	Punica granatum
Sumaq (Sumac)	Rhus parviflora
Ballut (Acorn)	Quercus spp.	5 drams ea.
Nishasta (Starch)	Amylum
Kateera (Gum Tragacanth)	Astragalus tragacanth
Tuhkm e Kahu (Lettuce seed)	Lactuosa sativa
Tukhm e Khurfa (Purslane seed)	Portulaceae oleracea	3 drams ea.
Sandal Safaid (White Sandal)	Santalum album	1 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, benefits the Kidneys

Use:

Diabetes; very strong to stop excessive Urine and constant Thirst

Dose:

3 drams in Pomegranate juice

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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