Powder for Strengthening Digestion

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Rhazes (Continens)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	5 dirhams
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	3 dirhams ea.
Long Pepper	Piper longum	2 dirhams
Cubeb	Piper cubeba	3 dirhams
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	2 dirhams ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms the Stomach, Clears Cold

Use:

“This strengthens the stomach, aids digestion, and dispels cold humors from the digestive organs.”.
1. Indigestion
2. Cold-type abdominal pain
3. Poor Appetite

Dose:

1 dirham with water after meals

Cautions:

Not for Heat of the Stomach

Modifications:

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