Powder Against Joint Pain

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612

Herb Name

Ground Pine
Germander
Gentian
Rue

Latin


Ajuga chamaepitys
Teucrium chamaedrys
Gentiana lutea
Ruta graveolens

Amount




3 drams each
1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Clears Wind and Damp, eases Pain

Use:


Arthritic pain

Dose:


A small spoonful taken with white wine during Winter, and water in Summer.
The source text states that it should only be used after adequate purging.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


When St. John’s wort, Agaric, Long Birthwort and Centaury are added, and Rue removed, it forms Antidote of Seven Things.

Similar Formulas:


Antidote of Seven Things.

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