Pulvis Aquilaria
Powder of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Aloeswood

Aquillaria agallocha

3 drams

Cardamon

Elettaria cardamomum

Mint

Mentha arvensis

Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Horehound

Marrubium vulgare

Cyperus

Cyperus rotundus

Citron peel

Citrus medica

2 drams ea.

Gallia moschata

a compound

Schoenanth

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

1 dram ea.

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Celery seed

Apium graveolens

2 drams ea.

Sugar

Saccharum

1 lb.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates Qi, benefits the Stomach and Heart, clears Damp

Use:

1. Stomach weakness with Wind, Bloating, Nausea, Indigestion, Belching, Hiccup;
2. Pressure, pain or distention of the Stomach or Abdomen associated with Qi stagnation
3. Heart weakness with Fainting, Palpitations
4. Sweetens the Breath

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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