Container of Trifola paste, England, 2004-2005
Trifola was originally used in Ayurveda medicine. It is also a Unani Tibb treatment to aid digestion. Unani medicines normally taste sweet, but this one tastes bitter because it is made from the Trifola herb. The paste is mixed with warm water or milk and drunk every evening. The paste was made by the Moshin Institute, a research and teaching centre for Unani Tibb in Leicester, England.
Object number:
2005-683
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Glossary: container - receptacle
Receptacles or formed or flexible coverings designed to hold, store, or ship objects or substances.
Glossary: Ayurveda
An Indian medical tradition. Literally translated it means ‘Life Science’ and promotes mental and physical health through balancing biological elements. Ayurveda focuses on exercise, massage, yoga and meditation.
Glossary: Unani Tibb
An Islamic medical tradition based on ancient Greek principles and focusing on balance in the body. It is found mostly in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the Middle East.
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