Antidote for Back Pain

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name Sweet Almond Hazelnut Walnut Pistachio Ginger Cinnamon Alipta Saffron Galangal Clove Aniseed Mastic

Latin Prunus amygdalus dulcis Corylus avellana Jugulans regia Pistachio verum Zingiber officinalis Cinnamonum zeylanicum Alipta Moschata Crocus sativus Alpina officinarum Eugenia caryophyllus Pimpinella anisum Pistacia lentiscus Amount 4 oz. ea. 3 drams 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys, strengthens Back, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Lumbar pain
2. Weakness of the lower Back
3. Kidney weakness
4. break Stones

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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