Pills of Spikenard

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Francisco de Pedemon (Antidotario Bartholomew Montagnana

Herb Name Spikenard Agaric Amomum Rhubarb Dodder Mastic Costus Chamedrys Myrrh Cinnamon Squinanth Clove Aloe

Latin Nardostachys jatamansi Fomitopsis officinalis Amomum subulatum Rheum palmatum Cuscuta europea Pistacia lentiscus Saussurea lappa Teucrinum chamaedrys Commiphora molmol Cinnamonum zeylanicum Juncus odoratus Eugenia caryophyllus Aloe spp. Amount 4 drams 3 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 8 drams

Preparation:

Powder and with a suitable liquid (Celery juice, Hydromel etc.) form a pills mass

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Damp, promotes Urine

Use:

Edema

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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