Triphala Electuary of Dodder

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
Emblic Myrobalan	Emblica officinalis
Belleric Myrobalan	Terminalia bellerica
Turbith	Operculina turpethum	50 grams ea.
Dodder	Cuscuta europea
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	25 grams ea.
Plumbago	Plumbago zeylanica
Polypody	Polypodium vulgare
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Rose	Rosa gallica	15 grams ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Indian Salt	Sal Indi	10 grams ea.
Sweet Almond oil	Oleum Amygdalus dulcis	100 mls.
Sugar	Saccharum	1 kg.

Preparation:

Prepare an Electuary

Function:

Cleanse the Brain, purges Melancholy, regulates and balances the humors

Use:

1. Schizophrenia
2. Psychosis
3. Melancholy
4. related Mental disorders.
5. Constant use retains original hair color.

Dose:

5-10 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Another version used twice the dose of Chebulic Myrobalan and omitted Stoechas.

Similar Formulas:

Compare with Triphera of Dodder of Thyme of Mesue, which is similar, and simpler.

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