Powder of Nutmeg Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Nutmeg Elecampane Tormentil Cinnamon Clove Mastic

Latin Myristica fragrans Inula helenium Potentilla tormentilla Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Pistacia lentiscus Amount 2 drams 1 dram ea. 1 scruple ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms, Astringent, clears Damp

Use:

1. Leukorrhea from Cold and Damp
2. Kidney weakness with Cold

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram twice daily in Yarrow tea

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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