Powder to Strengthen the Stomach (Nicolas)

Powder to Strengthen the Stomach

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Citron peel	Citrus medica	1 oz.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	3 drams
Sugar of Roses	Saccharum Rosatum	1 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms and Strengthen the Stomach, clears Damp, regulates Qi

Use:

Stomach weakness with Damp or Qi stagnation

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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