Syrup of Sandalwood

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
White Sandalwood	Santalum album	93 grams
Sour Pomegranate juice	Punica granatum
Tamarind	Tamarindus indicus	200 grams ea.
Crystal Sugar	Saccharum	1200 grams
Tabasheer	Bambusa silica
White Sandalwood powder	Santalum album	6.2 grams ea.
Camphor	Camphora	1.6 grams
Saffron	Crocus sativus	9.3 grams

Preparation:

Take the first weight of Sandalwood, soak in half ratl (7 oz.) of water for 24 hours, then boil it in 3 ratls (42 oz.) of water until one-third remains. Add the Juice and Tamarind, and the Sugar, and boil gently down until thick. Then add the Tabasheer, Sandalwood powder, Camphor and Saffron in powder and mix well.

Function:

Clears Heat, Cools the Heart

Use:

1. Heart Fire
2. Liver Heat

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:

Not used in Cold bodies

Modifications:

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