Powder to Promote Sleep

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name White Poppy seed  Purslane seed

Latin Papaver somniferum Portulaceae oleracea Amount 1⁄2 oz. each

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, calms the Mind, promotes Sleep

Use:

Insomnia

Dose:

2 drams with Almond milk

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This was listed by Philon in his Chapter of Insomnia.
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