Powder to Promote Sleep (Philon)

Powder to Promote Sleep (Philon) Powder to Promote Sleep Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Latin Amount * White Poppy seed Papaver somniferum 1⁄2 oz. each Purslane seed Portulaceae oleracea Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, calms the Mind, promotes Sleep Use: Insomnia Dose: 2 drams with Almond milk Cautions: None noted Modifications: This was listed by Philon in his Chapter of Insomnia. Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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