Powder of the Countess of Castel

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name Tartar prepared (as below) Senna Cinnamon Ginger Pepper Saffron Sugar

Latin Potassium tartrate preparata Cassia angustifolia Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Piper nigrum Crocus sativus Saccharum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram 1 scruple 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Tartar is prepared as follows: steep 2 drams of White Tartar in white wine for 4 or 5 hours; dry, and powder. Mix the powdered Tartar with the remaining herbs in fine powder.

Function:

Clears Damp, warms, promotes Urine

Use:

Obesity, both to prevent and treat

Dose:

Take 1 dram, 2 or 3 times weekly in the morning with Pea broth

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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