Powder for Edema (Nicholas)

Powder for Edema

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum 1⁄2 dram ea.
Ginger Zingiber officinalis 1 obolus ea. *
Cardamon Elettaria cardamomum 2 drams
Galangal Alpina officinarum
Clove Eugenia caryophyllus
Squinanth Juncus odoratus
Cumin Cuminum cyminum
Calamus Acorus calamus
Sugar Saccharum

* 1 obolus is equivalent to approximately 600mg

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Cold and Damp, warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Edema
2. Difficult Urine
3. also for Lower Back pain from Cold Kidneys

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine or another suitable vehicle

Cautions:

1. Not for Heat or Yin deficiency

Modifications:

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