Powder of Aloeswood (Mesue)

Pulvis Aquilaria
Powder of Aloeswood

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	3 drams
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum	2 drams ea.
Mint	Mentha arvensis	1 dram ea.
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	2 drams ea.
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare	1 lb.
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus
Citron peel	Citrus medica
Gallia moschata	a compound
Schoenanth	Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates Qi, benefits the Stomach and Heart, clears Damp

Use:

1. Stomach weakness with Wind, Bloating, Nausea, Indigestion, Belching, Hiccup;
2. Pressure, pain or distention of the Stomach or Abdomen associated with Qi stagnation
3. Heart weakness with Fainting, Palpitations
4. Sweetens the Breath

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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