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Six Excellent Medicines

Tradition:
Tibetan

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Cu Gang (Tabasheer)
Gur Gum (Safflower)
Li Shi (Clove)
Sug Smel (Cardamon)
Dza Ti (Nutmeg)
Ka Ko La (Greater Cardamon)
Latin
Bambusae silicae
Carthamus tinctorius
Eugenia caryophyllus
Elettaria cardamomum
Myristica fragrans
Amomum subulatum
Amount





equal parts

Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Balances Humors, Harmonizes Organs (Heart, Lungs, Liver, Spleen, Kidney)

Use:
1. Balances Humors
2. Harmonises Qi and Blood of the Organs
3. Usually added to larger compounds

Dose:

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Often combined with Triphala

  • Comment
  • History
  • Research
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The Six Excellent Medicines all posses a special attribute:
1. Tabasheer: special for the Lungs
2. Safflower: special for the Liver; benefits Blood
3. Clove: special for the ‘Life Channel’; regulates Wind Humor
4. Cardamon: special for the Kidneys
5. Nutmeg: special for the Heart; Wind Humor
6. Greater Cardamon: special for the Spleen
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