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Powder for Foul and Intolerable Appetite in Women

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name
Cardamon
Cumin

Cubebs
Fennel seed
Aniseed
Rose
Spikenard
Mastic
‘Mother Cloves’ *
Cinnamon
Aloeswood
Schoenanth
Citron peel
Marjoram
Ginger

Latin
Elettaria cardamomum
Cuminum cyminum

Piper cubeba
Foeniculum vulgare
Pimpinella anisum
Rosa gallica
Nardostachys jatamansi
Pistacia lentiscus
Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Aquillaria agallocha
Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Citrus medica

Oreganum marjorana
Zingiber o
fficinalis

Amount














1⁄2 dram ea.

* Mother Cloves refers to mature, full sized Cloves. Cloves may be substituted

Preparation:
Powder and mix with an equal weight of Sugar

Function:
Regulates Qi, clears Damp, benefits the Stomach

Use:
This appears to have been used for a type of Hysteric Passion with an insatiable and foul Appetite. It may also refer to Pica, the unusual cravings experienced by some women during Pregnancy. In addition, it may be of use in the excessive cravings of some Women, either related to Emotion, hormones, or the pre-menstrual period.

Dose:
1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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