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Diacinnamonum
Powder of Cinnamon Compound
Powder of Cinnamon Compound
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Cinnamon
Galangal Cassia Wood Cumin Elecampane roots Clove Long Pepper Mace Cardamon Ginger Nutmeg Aloeswood Saffron Sugar Musk (optional) |
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Preparation:
Powder; 7.5 oz. can be made into an Electuary with 2 lbs., 8 oz. Clarified Honey, by boiling according to art.
Function:
Clears Cold and Damp, warms and strengthen the Stomach and Spleen
Use:
1. ‘for all bad, cold, moist Stomachs’; used for Stomach Pain, Indigestion, Nausea, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea.
2. also used for Edema, Leukorrhea, Back Pain, Impotence, Infertility;
3. some used it for cold-type Cough and Asthma.
4. It can be used for Edema during Pregnancy (without Musk).
5. It is very useful in Old Age and in all Cold diseases.
Dose:
1–2 drams, taken in the morning fasting to strengthen digestion.
Cautions:
Not used in hot, dry bodies
Modifications:
1. Some added a little Rhubarb, not to purge, but to stop the other medicines from overheating. It also helps clears excess residue that accumulates in poor digestion.
2. For Stomach pain, combine with Diagalanga.
This is an important medicine to warm and strengthen the Stomach and Spleen, and increase Digestive force. It can be used for most diseases arising from Coldness, especially of the digestive system and kidneys.
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