Pulvis Impiguans
Powder to Fatten

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue (Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764)
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name Cicer prepared ** Rice prepared *** Wheat prepared ** Barley prepared ** Sweet Almond White Poppy seed Biscoti bread White Sugar

Latin Cicer arietinum Oryza sativa Triticum aestivum Hordeum vulgare Prunus amygdalus dulcis Papaver somniferum Saccharum alba Amount * 1⁄2 lb. 2 oz. 3 oz. ea. 5 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. 50 drams 30 drams 30 drams 30 drams 60 drams 30 drams 30 drams 100 drams

* Two version gave different proportions. The left column is from Mesue, the right from Pharmacopoeia Persica
** The Cicer, Wheat and Barley are washed, then soaked in milk, then dried. The version in Pharmacopoeia Persica said to wash Cicer in equal parts of Vinegar and Water, the other grains being just washed.
*** The Rice is soaked in water, then dried

Preparation:

Prepare the ingredients, then Powder and mix well.

Function:

Nourishes and increases Qi, Yin and Blood

Use:

1. used for chronic Weakness with Wasting;
2. good for the Young or Elderly who are deficient.
3. Useful for Malnourishment.

Dose:

Up to 1⁄2 oz. with Milk

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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