Pulvis Carminativum
Carminative Powder
Western
Powder; divide into 6 doses. It was commonly kept whole and powdered as required to avoid loss of the volatile oils, hence the small doses given. It can also be kept in the form of an Electuary.
Moves the Qi, clears Cold and Damp
1. Wind-Colic
2. Bloating
3. Digestive weakness due to Wind and Cold or Wind and Phlegm.
4. Hernias associated with Wind
the above is divided into 6 equal doses; a dose can be taken after each meal. If taken by weight, the dose is 1–2 scruples.
None noted
If the Qi is weak, Elecampane and Licorice can be added
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Carminative Powder
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Preparation:
Powder; divide into 6 doses. It was commonly kept whole and powdered as required to avoid loss of the volatile oils, hence the small doses given. It can also be kept in the form of an Electuary.
Function:
Moves the Qi, clears Cold and Damp
Use:
1. Wind-Colic
2. Bloating
3. Digestive weakness due to Wind and Cold or Wind and Phlegm.
4. Hernias associated with Wind
Dose:
the above is divided into 6 equal doses; a dose can be taken after each meal. If taken by weight, the dose is 1–2 scruples.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
If the Qi is weak, Elecampane and Licorice can be added
Similar Formulas:
Peptic Powder
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