Pilulae de Nard
Pills of Spikenard

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Francisco de Pedemon (Antidotario Bartholomew Montagnana

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

4 drams

Agaric

Fomitopsis officinalis

Amomum

Amomum subulatum

Rhubarb

Rheum palmatum

Dodder

Cuscuta europea

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

Costus

Saussurea lappa

Chamedrys

Teucrinum chamaedrys

3 drams ea.

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Squinanth

Juncus odoratus

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

1 dram ea.

Aloe

Aloe spp.

8 drams

Preparation:

Powder and with a suitable liquid (Celery juice, Hydromel etc.) form a pills mass

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Damp, promotes Urine

Use:

Edema

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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