Powder of Three Solutives (Augustine Pharmacopoeia)

Powder of Three Solutives

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Augustine Pharmacopoeia

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	6 drams
Turbith	Operculina turpethum	1⁄2 oz.
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	2 drams
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1 dram ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1⁄2 scruple
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Purges mixed Humors

Use:

Mixed Humors and complex diseases

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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