Powder of Burnt Sponge (Wirtzung)

Powder of Burnt Sponge

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Washed Sponges, ashed	Spongi usta	4 oz.
Sponge stones	Lapis Spongi	1 dram ea.
Pumice	Pumex	1⁄2 oz.
Cuttle bone	Os Sepia
Red cloth burnt to ashes	Linum rubra usta

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, resolves Swellings

Use:

1. Scrofula
2. Lymphadenitis
3. Other Phlegm-Heat swellings

Dose:

1⁄2 dram each morning

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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