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Syrup of Psyllium

Tradition:
Western / Unani

Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name
Tabasheer
Purslane seed
Quince seed
Poppy seed
Psyllium
Plantain juice depurated *
River Crabs washed
Latin
Bambusae silicae
Portulaceae oleracea
Cydonia oblonga
Papaver somniferum
Plantago afra
Plantago Succus depurata
Alluvi Cancri
Amount



2 drams ea.
5 drams
20 drams
20 drams

* 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

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