Pulvis Opthalmicus
Powder for the Eyes

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Bates (Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis	3 oz. oz.
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens	1⁄2 oz.
Mace	Myristica fragrans	2 drams
Sugar	Saccharum	6 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, mix with the sugar

Function:

Strengthen the Eyes and Brain, benefits the Sight

Use:

1. Debility of the Sight
2. Poor Memory

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Eyebright Powder

Back To POWDERS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures

DISCLAIMER

This Website is intended for the study of Traditional Medicine. Some of the information is Intended for Historical reference only and may be illegal or dangerous if used by unskilled hands. MedicineTraditions cannot be held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, nor can it be held responsible for injury, sickness or death due to use or misuse of the information contained herein.

Pulvis Opthalmicus Powder for the Eyes