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Pulvis Triasantalum,
or Pulvis Diatrion Santalon,
or
Diatrisantalum
Powder of Three Sandalwoods

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Praepositus

Herb Name
3 Sandalwoods prepared *
Red Roses
Sugar Candy
Rhubarb
Tabasheer
Licorice juice
Purslane seeds
White starch
Gum Arabic
Tragacanth
Melon seed
Cucumber seed
Pumpkin seed
Gourd seed
Endive
Camphor

Latin
Santalum & Pterocarpus spp.
Rosa gallica
Saccharum
Rheum palmatum
Bambusae silicae
Succus Glycyrrhiza
Portulaceae oleracea
Amylum

Acacia arabica
Astragalus tragacanth
Citrullus vulgaris
Cucumis sativus
Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbitas spp.
Chicorium endiva
Camphora

Amount


3 ounces ea.



2 dr., 15 gr. ea.







1 1⁄2 drams ea.
1 scruple

* The Three Sandalwoods are prepared by sprinkling with Rose Water when beaten, then drying.

Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Clears Heat, opens Obstructions of the Liver, Strengthens

Use:
1. Liver Obstructions
2. Jaundice
3. excess Appetite
4. heat-type Diarrhea and Dysentery
5. Consumption of the Lungs
6. Spitting of Blood
7. Palpitations
8. Restlessness
9. Edema
10. As an aid in Rheumatism.
11. Used for various diseases associated with weakness


Dose:
1–2 drams

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Some versions used 3 drams of Violet seed and omitted the 4 Cold seeds.
2. Some versions did not use Camphor.

3. For Rheumatism, take with Conserve of Rosehips
4. For Excess Menstruation, take with Diarrhodon Abbatis
5. For Spitting Blood and Consumption, take with Conserve of Rose


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