Pulvis Stomachicus
Powder for the Stomach

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopeia Bateana, 1700

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Chicken Gizzard skin

Galli Stomachichum Corium

4 ounces

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Mace

Myristica fragrans

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Fennel seed

Foeniculum vulgare

Coriander seed

Coriandrum sativum

3 drams ea.

Mint

Mentha arvensis

1 dram

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

2 drams

Sugar of Roses

Saccharum Rosa gallica

2 ounces

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Cold, Wind and Phlegm, Warms and Promotes Digestion, clears Food Stagnation, benefits the Stomach

Use:

1. Stomach Pain
2. Indigestion
3. Colic
4. Griping
5. Sour Belching
6. poor Appetites and Digestion associated with Food Stagnation.
7. It was also used for Hysteria and Uterine Pains.

Dose:

1–2 drams before each meal with wine or a suitable herbal tea

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Confection to Strengthen the Stomach


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