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Powder for Edema

Tradition:
Western, Unani

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

Herb Name
Cinnamon
Ginger
Cardamon
Galangal
Clove
Squinanth
Cumin
Calamus
Sugar
Latin
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Zingiber officinalis
Elettaria cardamomum
Alpina officinarum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Juncus odoratus
Cuminum cyminum
Acorus calamus
Saccharum
Amount



1⁄2 dram each



1 obolus (0.6 grams) ea.
2 drams

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

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