Powder for Scrofula (Palestra Pharmaceutica)
Powder for Scrofula
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Palestra Pharmaceutica, Felix Palacios, 1763:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Sponge | Spongia usta | 1 oz. ea. |
| Pumice | Pumex | |
| Sea Balls | Pilae Marinae | |
| Cuttlefish bone | Os Sepia | |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Rock Salt | Sal Gem | |
| Pellitory | Anacyclus pyrethrum | |
| Castoreum | Castoreum |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Phlegm and Heat, resolves Swellings and Masses
Use:
1. Scrofula
2. Lymphadenitis
3. Goiter
4. Glandular Swellings coming from Phlegm and Heat
Dose:
1⁄2 dram (up to 1 dram) every morning in wine or some other suitable vehicle. It was long recognised to be best taken in the decrease of the Moon.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This is based on the Powder for Scrofula of Arnold de Villa Nova.
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