Powder to Clarify the Eyes (Nicholas)

Pulvis Oculorum Claritatem
Powder to Clarify the Eyes

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram ea.
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis	2 drams
Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder the Mastic and Eyebright, then mix with the Sugar

Function:

Benefits the Sight, strengthens the Eyes

Use:

1. Poor or Failing Eyesight
2. Blurred Vision

Dose:

1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Mastic is often used in formula to strengthen the Stomach and other Noble Organs. However, this formula is unique in that Mastic is used to benefit the Sight.

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