Powder for Stones

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Secrets of Art and Nature, John Wecker, London, 1660

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Elecampane	Inula helenium	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Pimpernel roots	Pimpinella saxifraga
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Juniper berries	Juniperus communis
White Saxifrage seed	Saxifraga alba

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones

Use:

Gravel and Stones

Dose:

Source text said to take 1 dram with wine 1 day before the New Moon in the morning, fasting afterwards. It may be taken in a dose of 1 dram daily with wine.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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