Powder for Loss of Appetite Greater (Nicholas)

Powder for Loss of Appetite Greater

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	5 drams ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	3 drams ea.
Celery seed	Apium graveolens	1 dram ea.
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus	7 drams
Mint	Mentha arvensis
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis
Zedoary	Curcuma zedoaria
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Sesame	Sesamum indicum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Qi, Warms, clears Damp, benefits the Stomach

Use:

Poor Appetite

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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