Pulvis Aromaticus Hystericus
Aromatic Hysteric Powder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620

Herb Name Cassia wood Calamus Agnus Castus Parsnip seed Rue seed Peony Aniseed Fennel seed Cardamon Mace Cinnamon Clove Fecula of Bryony root

Latin Cinnamonum cassia Acorus calamus Vitex agnus-castus Pastinaca sativa Ruta graveolens Peonia officinalis Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Elettaria cardamomum Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Bryony dioica Amount 1 oz. each 2 drams each 1 dram each 1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with an equal weight of Rosemary Sugar

Function:

Warms, moves Qi

Use:

1. Hysteria, PMS
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea from Cold
4. Also may be used for Lethargy, Mental Dullness and Poor Memory associated with Cold and Damp

Dose:

1 1⁄2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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