Powder for Phlegmatic Abscess of the Throat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
White Dog Dung *	Stercoris Canini	equal parts
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Mustard seed	Sinapis alba
Gall	Quercus infectoria
Pomegranate flower	Punica granatum

* Sun-bleached white dog dung

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clear Phlegm, Resolves Swellings, Resists Poison

Use:

Abscess of the Throat caused by Phlegm

Dose:

The powder is blown directly onto the Abscess with a small pipe; traditionally, a quill was used

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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