Powder for Uterine Pain of Turbith

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Wirtzung

Herb Name

Turbith
Ginger

Latin


Operculina turpethum
Zingiber officinalis

Amount


1 dram
1 scruple

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions

Use:


Uterine Pain

Dose:


The above is taken as a dose with simple Mugwort Decoction

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


When Mastic and Sugar are added, this makes the Powder of Turbith (Medicamen de Turbith) of Avicenna, a primary medicine to clear Phlegm and Damp. It is better with Mastic added for the above intention.

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