Powder for Weakness of Sight

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Mint	Mentha arvensis
Seseli	Siler montanum	2 oz. ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Long Pepper	Piper longum	1 oz. ea.
Borage fl owers	Borago officinalis
Senna leaf	Cassia angustifolia
Dodder	Cuscuta europea
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Raisins dried	Vitis vinifera
Black Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (black)	2 oz. ea.
Loaf Sugar	Panis Sacchari	1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Strengthens the Brain and benefits the Eyes

Use:

1. Weak, Dull or Failing Eyesight
2. May be used for Floaters and early stages of Cataract

Dose:

2 drams daily

Cautions:

None noted

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