Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth
Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Wormwood | Artemisia absinthum | 2 scruples ea. |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | 1 scruple |
| Ivory | Eboris | 5 grains |
| Burnt Deer Horn | Cornu Cervii Adusti | 2 drams |
| Citron burnt* | Citrus medica | 1 dram |
| Aloe | Aloe spp. | |
| Camphor | Camphora | |
| Mastic | Pistacia lentiscus | |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis |
* The text lists Mali persici, Persian Apple. This was the name given by Pliny to Citron.
Preparation:
Powder, add sugar to sweeten
Function:
Clears Heat, relieves Putridity, eases Pain
Use:
1. Bad breath from Rotting Teeth
2. Gingivitis
Dose:
Used topically as a rub for the teeth and gums. May be put directly into rotten teeth.
Cautions:
None noted
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