Powder for Weakness of Sight

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Eyebright Sage Mint Seseli Aniseed Fennel seed Ginger Clove Long Pepper Borage flowers Senna leaf Dodder Licorice Raisins dried Black Myrobalan Loaf Sugar

Latin Euphrasia officinalis Salvia officinalis Mentha arvensis Siler montanum Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Zingiber officinalis Eugenia caryophyllus Piper longum Borago officinalis Cassia angustifolia Cuscuta europea Glycyrrhiza glabra Vitis vinifera Terminalia chebula (black) Panis Sacchari Amount 2 oz. ea. 1 oz. ea. 2 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Strengthens the Brain and benefits the Eyes

Use:

1. Weak, Dull or Failing Eyesight
2. May be used for Floaters and early stages of Cataract

Dose:

2 drams daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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