Antidotum, quod Facit ad Flatuositatem & Frigiditatem
Antidote for Wind and Cold

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
White Pepper	Piper nigrum
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Siler	Siler trilobum	4 drams ea.
Elecampane	Inula helenium
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Ameos	Ammi majus
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	2 drams ea.
Honey	Mel	qs

Preparation:

Powder and mix with three times its weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary.

Function:

Warms the Body, clears Wind and Cold

Use:

1. Wind and Cold of the Stomach and Chest
2. Edema from Cold
3. Benefits Kidneys
4. Heals Bladder disorders (coming of Wind and Cold)

Dose:

3 drams with warm water

Cautions:

Not suitable in Heat or Yin deficiency.

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