Powder for Digestion

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius

Herb Name Coriander seed, prepared Fennel seed Aniseed Cinnamon Clove Sugar

Latin Coriandrum sativum Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Saccharum Amount 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams each 1⁄2 dram each weight of all the rest

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, then mix with the Sugar

Function:

Warms, moves Qi, stimulates Digestion

Use:

1. stimulates Appetite and Digestion (taken before food)
2. relieves Wind, Colic, Bloating, Indigestion, Acid Reflux (taken after food)

Dose:

1 teaspoonful with each meal which may be taken with an infusion of Peppermint, Fennel or fresh Ginger

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is similar to Peptic Powder and various other related formula.
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