Powder for Gravel of Dr. Maghenbuch

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Ashes of Grape vines	Vitis vinifera usta	1⁄2 lb.
Sponge stones	Lapis Spongia
Jew’s stone	Lapis Judaicus	1 oz. ea.
Amber	Succinum	1⁄2 oz.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	2 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Promotes Urine, clears Damp, resolves Stones

Use:

Gravel and Stones

Dose:

To half ounce of this powder add 1 oz. of sugar. Tie in a cloth and boil in a quart of wine until one third has wasted. Give a warm draught of it every morning, and a cold draught of it at night.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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