Diamoschu Amarum
Bitter Powder of Musk

Tradition:


Western, Unani

Source / Author:


Mesue

If the Stomach is in poor condition, the following is added to Sweet Powder of Musk (Diamoschu Dulce) when making:

Herb Name

Wormwood
Rose
Aloe washed
Cinnamon
Castoreum
Lovage

Latin


Artemisia absinthum
Rosa gallica
Aloe spp.
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Castoreum
Levisticum officinale

Amount



3 drams ea.
1⁄2 oz.
2 1⁄2 drams

1 dram ea.

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


This stimulates Stomach function when it is not functioning properly

Use:


Added to Sweet Powder of Musk when the Stomach is not functioning properly. The uses are the same as Sweet Powder of Musk.

Dose:


1⁄2–1 dram with wine

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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