Powder for Foul and Intolerable Appetite in Women (Nicholas)
Powder for Foul and Intolerable Appetite in Women
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Cumin | Cuminum cyminum | |
| Cubebs | Piper cubeba | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Rose | Rosa gallica | |
| Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Mastic | Pistacia lentiscus | |
| ‘Mother Cloves’ * | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | |
| Schoenanth | Cymbopogon schoenanthus | |
| Citron peel | Citrus medica | |
| Marjoram | Oreganum marjorana | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis |
* Mother Cloves refers to mature, full sized Cloves. Cloves may be substituted
Preparation:
Powder and mix with an equal weight of Sugar
Function:
Regulates Qi, clears Damp, benefits the Stomach
Use:
This appears to have been used for a type of Hysteric Passion with an insatiable and foul Appetite. It may also refer to Pica, the unusual cravings experienced by some women during Pregnancy. In addition, it may be of use in the excessive cravings of some Women, either related to Emotion, hormones, or the pre-menstrual period.
Dose:
1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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