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Powder for Ascites

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name
Rhubarb
Turbith
Wormwood
Orris
Aloeswood
Spurge (Tithymallus)
Celery seed

Round Birthwort
Mastic
Rose
Squinanth
Tragacanth
Calamus

Red Coral
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Lacca
Asarum
Indian leaf

Latin
Rheum palmatum
Operculina turpethum
Artemisia absinthum
Iris germanica
Aquillaria agallocha
Euphorbia helioscopia
Apium graveolens
Aristolchia rotunda
Pistacia lentiscus
Rosa gallica

Juncus odoratus
Astragalus tragacanth
Acorus calamus
Corallum rubrum
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Laccifer lacca
Asarum europeum
Cinnamonum tamala

Amount


6 drams each







3 drams each







2 1⁄2 drams each

Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Opens Obstructions, purges Water

Use:
Ascites

Dose:
1 dram taken with vinegar in which the following powders are infused: Squinanth, Agrimony, Fennel and Anise, of each 2 drams.

Cautions:
Not suitable for the very weak.
Do not overdose.


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