Powder for Vomiting from Phlegm and Bile (1)

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Pomegranate peel

Punica granatum

10 drams

Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

Rose

Rosa gallica

1⁄2 oz. ea.

Cyperus

Cyperus rotundus

3 drams

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Mint

Mentha arvensis

Pistachio nut shell

Pistachio verum

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, benefits the Stomach, stops Vomiting

Use:

Vomiting associated with Phlegm and Bile/Heat. It may be useful for other conditions of the Stomach associated with Phlegm and Heat such as Gastritis and Indigestion

Dose:

2 drams in a suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The source text says if vomiting from only Phlegm, add Galls and Aloeswood, of each 5 drams

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