Pulvis pro Jecore
Powder for the Liver

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641

Herb Name Rose White Sandalwood Red Sandalwood Wormwood Juncus odoratus Tabasheer Indian Spikenard Endive

Latin Rosa gallica Santalum album Pterocarpus santalinus Artemisia absinthum Cymbopogon schoenanthus Bambusae silicae Nardostachys jatamansi Chicorium endiva Amount 1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Liver Heat

Use:

1. Liver heat
2. Headache
3. Restlessness, Irritability

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Powder for the Liver (Unani)
Powder for the Liver (Tilmid)

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