Syrups de Psyllium
Syrup of Psyllium

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

Purslane seed

Portulaceae oleracea

Quince seed

Cydonia oblonga

Poppy seed

Papaver somniferum

2 drams ea.

Psyllium

Plantago afra

5 drams

Plantain juice depurated *

Plantago Succus depurata

River Crabs washed

Alluvi Cancri

20 drams ea.

* Plantain juice is depurated by gently boiling, removing the scum and separating from the sediment.

Preparation:

Decot in 3 lbs. water to 1 lb., and with Sugar 1 lb. form a syrup

Function:

Clears Heat, nourishes Yin

Use:

1. Yin-deficient Heat, Hectic Fever
2, Phthisis; Pulmonary Consumption, Tuberculosis
3. Chronic Lung disease with Lung yin deficiency

Dose:

1–3 oz. several times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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