Powder for the Stomach (Universale)

Powder for the Stomach (2)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum 1 1⁄2 oz.
Ginger Zingiber officinalis 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra 1 dram ea.
Long Pepper Piper longum 1⁄2 dram
Clove Eugenia caryophyllus
Galangal Alpina officinarum
Mace Myristica fragrans
Lesser Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum
Greater Cardamon Amomum subulatum
Nutmeg Myristica fragrans
Spikenard Nardostachys jatamansi

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms, clears Wind, benefits the Stomach

Use:

1. Wind, Colic and Bloating of the Stomach and Intestines
2. strengthens the Stomach

Dose:

1–2 drams