Sentry Page Protection
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
Cucumber seed kernel Gourd seed kernel Musk Melon seed kernel Dark Chickpeas Marshmallow seed Fennel seed Scorpion ashes Plum mucilage Jews stone Maidenhair 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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