Powder for Edema

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Cinnamon Ginger Cardamon Galangal Clove Squinanth Cumin Calamus Sugar

Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Elettaria cardamomum Alpina officinarum Eugenia caryophyllus Juncus odoratus Cuminum cyminum Acorus calamus Saccharum Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. 1 obolus ea. * 2 drams

* 1 obolus is equivalent to approximately 600mg

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Cold and Damp, warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Edema
2. Difficult Urine
3. also for Lower Back pain from Cold Kidneys

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine or another suitable vehicle

Cautions:

1. Not for Heat or Yin deficiency

Modifications:

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