Powder for Vomiting from Phlegm and Bile (1)

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Pomegranate peel	Punica granatum	10 drams
Barberry	Berberis vulgaris	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica	3 drams
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus	2 drams ea.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Mint	Mentha arvensis
Pistachio nut shell	Pistachio verum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, benefits the Stomach, stops Vomiting

Use:

Vomiting associated with Phlegm and Bile/Heat. It may be useful for other conditions of the Stomach associated with Phlegm and Heat such as Gastritis and Indigestion

Dose:

2 drams in a suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The source text says if vomiting from only Phlegm, add Galls and Aloeswood, of each 5 drams

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