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Dianisum
Powder of Aniseed Compound
Powder of Aniseed Compound
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Aniseed
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Preparation:
It was prepared as a powder. it can be made into an Electuary with 3 times its weight of clarified Honey, or as a confection with Sugar.
Function:
Warms the Stomach and Lungs, clears Cold Phlegm
Use:
1. Cold Stomach pain
2. Nausea
3. Wind-Colic
4. Bloating
5. Chronic Cold-type Cough
6. Asthma coming from Cold.
7. Breathlessness
8. It was said to cause ‘a long Wind, free Breathings, and clear Voice’.
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram of the Powder; 1–2 drams as an Electuary or Confection
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
