Powder to Clear Damp from the Stomach (Nicholas)

Powder to Cleanse Damp from the Stomach

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	1 1⁄2 drams
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	2 scruples
Mace	Myristica fragrans	1 scruple
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1⁄2 drams ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	1 1⁄2 oz.
Diacalamint powder	a compound
Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Damp, strengthens the Stomach

Use:

1. Stomach debility associated with Damp: Indigestion, Poor Appetite, Nausea, loose Bowels

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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