Powder for Edema

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	1⁄2 dram ea.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Squinanth	Juncus odoratus
Cumin	Cuminum cyminum
Calamus	Acorus calamus	1 obolus ea. *
Sugar	Saccharum	2 drams

* 1 obolus is equivalent to approximately 600mg

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Cold and Damp, warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Edema
2. Difficult Urine
3. also for Lower Back pain from Cold Kidneys

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine or another suitable vehicle

Cautions:

1. Not for Heat or Yin deficiency

Modifications:

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