Powder of Burnt Sponge

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Washed Sponges, ashed Sponge stones Pumice Cuttle bone Red cloth burnt to ashes

Latin Spongi usta Lapis Spongi Pumex Os Sepia Linum rubra usta Amount 4 oz. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, resolves Swellings

Use:

1. Scrofula
2. Lymphadenitis
3. Other Phlegm-Heat swellings

Dose:

1⁄2 dram each morning

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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