Powder of Nutmeg Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	2 drams
Elecampane	Inula helenium	1 dram ea.
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla	1 scruple ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms, Astringent, clears Damp

Use:

1. Leukorrhea from Cold and Damp
2. Kidney weakness with Cold

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram twice daily in Yarrow tea

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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