Powder of Madder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749

Herb Name Madder Elecampane Rhubarb Saffron Gum Lacca prepared Spikenard Asarum Schoenanth Scordium Ceterach Licorice dried juice Wormwood dried juice Agrimony dried juice Macedonian Parsley seed Carrot seed Celery seed Aniseed Myrrh Bdellium Costus Cinnamon

Latin Rubia tinctorum Inula helenium Rheum palmatum Crocus sativus Laccifer lacca Nardostachys jatamansi Asarum europeum Cymbopogon schoenanthus Teucrium scordium Asplenium ceterach Succus Glycyrrhiza Artemisia absinthum Agrimonia eupatoria Petroselinum macedonicum Daucus carrota Apium graveolens Pimpinella anisum Commiphora molmol Commiphora mukul Saussurea lappa Cinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Heat, resists Poison, moves Blood

Use:

1. protects against Plague and Malign Fevers
2. promotes Menstruation
3. strengthens Stomach and benefits Digestion
4. Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Stomach

Dose:

1–2 scruples

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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