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Preparation
Single & Compound
Botanicals Used
Therapeutic Actions
Weights & Measures
Dosages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table Of Weights And Measures

In the Unani Formulary, any measures given in drams can be measured approximately as one level teaspoon of dried herb. The liquid measure of one dram is 1/8 ounce.

U.S.

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts

Avoirdupois

1 grain = 0.06 grams
1 dram = 1.77 grams
1 ounce = 16 drams
1 pound = 12 ounces

Metric

1 centiliter = 0.34 fluid ounces
1 deciliter = 3.38 fluid ounces
1 liter = 1.06 quarts
10 liters = 2.64 gallons

Household Measures

Less than 1 teaspoon = a few grains
1 teaspoon = 1 dram
1 dessert spoon = 2 drams
1 tablespoon -- 4 drams
1 cup = 7 ounces
1 fruit jar -- 1 pint

Apothecary

1 minim = 0.06 milliliters
1 fluid dram -- 60 minims
(approximately I teaspoon) I fluid dram --1/8 fluid ounce