Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name Wormwood Rue Ivory Burnt Deer Horn Citron burnt* Aloe Camphor Mastic Sage

Latin Artemisia absinthum Ruta graveolens Eboris Cornu Cervii Adusti Citrus medica Aloe spp. Camphora Pistacia lentiscus Salvia officinalis Amount 2 scruples ea. 1 scruple 5 grains 2 drams 1 dram

* The text lists Mali persici, Persian Apple. This was the name given by Pliny to Citron.

Preparation:

Powder, add sugar to sweeten

Function:

Clears Heat, relieves Putridity, eases Pain

Use:

1. Bad breath from Rotting Teeth
2. Gingivitis

Dose:

Used topically as a rub for the teeth and gums. May be put directly into rotten teeth.

Cautions:

None noted

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