Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Rue	Ruta graveolens
Ivory	Eboris
Burnt Deer Horn	Cornu Cervii Adusti
Citron burnt*	Citrus medica	2 scruples ea.
Aloe	Aloe spp.	1 scruple
Camphor	Camphora	5 grains
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	2 drams
Sage	Salvia officinalis	1 dram

* The text lists Mali persici, Persian Apple. This was the name given by Pliny to Citron.

Preparation:

Powder, add sugar to sweeten

Function:

Clears Heat, relieves Putridity, eases Pain

Use:

1. Bad breath from Rotting Teeth
2. Gingivitis

Dose:

Used topically as a rub for the teeth and gums. May be put directly into rotten teeth.

Cautions:

None noted

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