Powder to Purge in Ascites

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Wormwood Turbith Opopanax Fennel seed Aniseed Celery seed Mace Mullein Aloeswood Spurge (Tithymallus) Mastic Squinanth

Latin Artemisia absinthum Operculina turpethum Commiphora guidottii Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Apium graveolens Myristica fragrans Verbascum thapsus Aquillaria agallocha Euphorbia helioscopia Pistacia lentiscus Juncus odoratus Amount 5 drams ea. 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Opens Obstruction, purges Water

Use:

Ascites

Dose:

1 dram in a decoction of Celery seed and Fennel seed

Cautions:

Avoid overdose

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