Powder of Musk Bitter (Diamoschu Amarum) (Mesue)

Diamoschu Amarum
Bitter Powder of Musk

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue
If the Stomach is in poor condition, the following is added to Sweet Powder of Musk (Diamoschu Dulce) when making:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum	3 drams ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica	1⁄2 oz.
Aloe washed	Aloe spp.	2 1⁄2 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 dram ea.
Castoreum	Castoreum
Lovage	Levisticum officinale

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

This stimulates Stomach function when it is not functioning properly

Use:

Added to Sweet Powder of Musk when the Stomach is not functioning properly. The uses are the same as Sweet Powder of Musk.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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