Pulvis Aquilaria
Powder of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Aloeswood Cardamon Mint Spikenard Horehound Cyperus Citron peel Gallia moschata Schoenanth Mastic Aniseed Celery seed Sugar

Latin Aquillaria agallocha Elettaria cardamomum Mentha arvensis Nardostachys jatamansi Marrubium vulgare Cyperus rotundus Citrus medica a compound Cymbopogon schoenanthus Pistacia lentiscus Pimpinella anisum Apium graveolens Saccharum Amount 3 drams 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 2 drams ea. 1 lb.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates Qi, benefits the Stomach and Heart, clears Damp

Use:

1. Stomach weakness with Wind, Bloating, Nausea, Indigestion, Belching, Hiccup;
2. Pressure, pain or distention of the Stomach or Abdomen associated with Qi stagnation
3. Heart weakness with Fainting, Palpitations
4. Sweetens the Breath

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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