Powder for the Stomach (2)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 1⁄2 oz.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Lesser Cardamom	Elettaria cardamomum
Greater Cardamon	Amomum subulatum
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1 dram ea.
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms, clears Wind, benefits the Stomach

Use:

1. Wind, Colic and Bloating of the Stomach and Intestines
2. strengthens the Stomach

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Peptic Powder

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