Pulvis Opthalmicus
Powder for the Eyes


Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Bates (Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764)

Herb Name

Eyebright
Fennel seed
Rue seed
Mace

Sugar

Latin


Euphrasia officinalis
Foeniculum vulgare
Ruta graveolens
Myristica fragrans
Saccharum

Amount


3 oz.2 oz.
1⁄2 oz.
2 drams
6 oz.



Preparation:


Powder the herbs, mix with the sugar

Function:


Strengthen the Eyes and Brain, benefits the Sight

Use:


1. Debility of the Sight
2. Poor Memory

Dose:


1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


Eyebright Powder

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