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Powder for Kidney Stones from Heat
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
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Herb Name
Serpent Melon seed kernel
Khiyar (Cucumber kernel) Kadu e Daraz (Gourd kernel) Kadu (Musk Melon kernel) Chana (Dark Chickpeas) Tukhm e Khatmi (Althea seed) Badiyan (Fennel seed) Aqrab (Scorpion ashes) Loab Ijas (Plum mucilage) Sang e Yahuda (Jews stone) Parsiaoshan (Maidenhair) Post Baiza (Calcined Egg shells) |
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Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Heat, promotes Urine, clears Gravel and Stones
Use:
1. Kidney Gravel and Stones associated with Heat
2. Also used to promote Urine when obstructed by Heat
Dose:
Make a potion with 2 drams in decoction of Caltrop seeds.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The first 4 seeds of the formula are the 4 Cold Seeds. The species given are from the translated source text by Oliver Kahl. Pumpkin seed can replace Serpent Melon.
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