Diamoschu Amarum
Bitter Powder of Musk

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

If the Stomach is in poor condition, the following is added to Sweet Powder of Musk (Diamoschu Dulce) when making:

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Wormwood

Artemisia absinthum

Rose

Rosa gallica

3 drams ea.

Aloe washed

Aloe spp.

1⁄2 oz.

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

2 1⁄2 drams

Castoreum

Castoreum

Lovage

Levisticum officinale

1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

This stimulates Stomach function when it is not functioning properly

Use:

Added to Sweet Powder of Musk when the Stomach is not functioning properly. The uses are the same as Sweet Powder of Musk.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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