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Pulvis Aromaticus
Aromatic Powder

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Aniseed
Fennel
Licorice
Ginger
Clove
Mace
Cinnamon
Galangal
Gallia Moschata
Aloeswood

Citron peel
Musk
White Sugar
Candied Sugar

Latin
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Eugenia caryophyllus
Myristica fragrans
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Alpina o
fficinarum

Gallia Moschata
Aquillaria agallocha

Citrus medica
Moschus
Saccharum alba
Saccharum candi

Amount
2 oz., 2 drams
6 drams


4 1⁄2 drams ea.




3 drams ea.

2 dr, 1 scr., 6 gr. ea.
1 dram
1 lb.

1⁄2 lb.


Preparation:
Powder the herbs, mix with the sugar and powdered candy, adding the Musk last.

Function:
Warms, moves Qi, settles Wind, benefits the Stomach

Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Wind, Colic
3. Coldness of the Stomach with bloating and pain
4. Sweetens the Breath.


Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
As stated above, the Musk can be omitted, and the sugar content greatly reduced.

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