Powder Against Obesity

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name

Tartar
Cumin
Parsley seed
Fennel seed
Zedoary
Garlic seed
Mastic

Latin


Potassium tartrate
Cuminum cyminum
Petroselinum crispum
Foeniculum vulgare
Curcuma zedoaria
Allium sativum
Pistacia lentiscus

Amount







1 dram each
1⁄2 dram

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Clears Damp, warms, promotes Urine, benefits Spleen

Use:


Obesity

Dose:


1 dram in Pea broth, twice daily

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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