Powder for Ascites

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Rhubarb Turbith Wormwood Orris Aloeswood Spurge (Tithymallus) Celery seed Round Birthwort Mastic Rose Squinanth Tragacanth Calamus Red Coral Aniseed Fennel seed Lacca Asarum Indian leaf

Latin Rheum palmatum Operculina turpethum Artemisia absinthum Iris germanica Aquillaria agallocha Euphorbia lathyris Apium graveolens Aristolchia rotunda Pistacia lentiscus Rosa gallica Juncus odoratus Astragalus tragacanth Acorus calamus Corallum rubrum Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Laccifer lacca Asarum europeum Cinnamonum tamala Amount 6 drams each 3 drams each 2 1⁄2 drams each

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Opens Obstructions, purges Water

Use:

Ascites

Dose:

1 dram taken with vinegar in which the following powders are infused: Squinanth, Agrimony, Fennel and Anise, of each 2 drams.

Cautions:

Not suitable for the very weak.
Do not overdose.

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