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Powder of Senna with Flowers

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Senna
Borage flower
Bugloss flower
Violet flower
Rose flower
Ginger
Latin
Cassia angustifolia
Borago officinalis
Lycopsis arvensis
Viola odorata
Rosa gallica
Zingiber officinalis
Amount
1 oz.



2 drams ea.
1 scruple

Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Purges Heat, Bile and Melancholy

Use:
1. used as a mild laxative for Heat, Bile and Melancholy
2. useful for Melancholy which affects the Head.

Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
The Infusion of Senna and Flowers with Spices is a more compound version of this formula, also from Mesue.

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