Powder Against Joint Pain

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Ground Pine	Ajuga chamaepitys
Germander	Teucrium chamaedrys
Gentian	Gentiana lutea	3 drams ea.
Rue	Ruta graveolens	1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Wind and Damp, eases Pain

Use:

Arthritic pain

Dose:

A small spoonful taken with white wine during Winter, and water in Summer.
The source text states that it should only be used after adequate purging.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

When St. John’s wort, Agaric, Long Birthwort and Centaury are added, and Rue removed, it forms Antidote of Seven Things.

Similar Formulas:

Antidote of Seven Things.

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