Powder for Gravel of Dr. Maghenbuch

Powder for Gravel of Dr. Maghenbuch

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Ashes of Grape vines Vitis vinifera usta 1⁄2 lb.
Sponge stones Lapis Spongia 1 oz. ea.
Jew’s stone Lapis Judaicus 1⁄2 oz.
Amber Succinum 2 drams
Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Promotes Urine, clears Damp, resolves Stones

Use:

Gravel and Stones

Dose:

To half ounce of this powder add 1 oz. of sugar. Tie in a cloth and boil in a quart of wine until one third has wasted. Give a warm draught of it every morning, and a cold draught of it at night.