Container of Trifola paste, England, 2004-2005

Container of Trifola paste, England, 2004-2005

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Glass (?) container with plastic lid of Ayurvedic paste , marked 'Trifalada', also known as Trifola and used by Unani Tibb practitioners, from the Mohsin Institute, Leicester, England, c2004-2005.

A container of Trifola Ayurvedic paste, designed to help digestion. This classic Ayurvedic mixture is now also used by Unani Tibb practitioners. Unlike many Tibb preparations, it has a bitter taste and should be taken in the evening with warm water or milk.

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Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
2005-683
type:
container
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