Pulvis Aromaticus Hystericus
Aromatic Hysteric Powder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Cassia wood

Cinnamonum cassia

Calamus

Acorus calamus

1 oz. ea.

Agnus Castus

Vitex agnus-castus

Parsnip seed

Pastinaca sativa

Rue seed

Ruta graveolens

Peony

Peonia officinalis

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Fennel seed

Foeniculum vulgare

2 drams ea.

Cardamon

Elettaria cardamomum

Mace

Myristica fragrans

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

1 dram ea.

Fecula of Bryony root

Bryony dioica

1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with an equal weight of Rosemary Sugar

Function:

Warms, moves Qi

Use:

1. Hysteria, PMS
2. Amenorrhea
3. Dysmenorrhea from Cold
4. Also may be used for Lethargy, Mental Dullness and Poor Memory associated with Cold and Damp

Dose:

1 1⁄2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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