Powder for Uterine Pain of Turbith

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Turbith

Operculina turpethum

1 dram

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

1 scruple

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions

Use:

Uterine Pain

Dose:

The above is taken as a dose with simple Mugwort Decoction

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

When Mastic and Sugar are added, this makes the Powder of Turbith (Medicamen de Turbith) of Avicenna, a primary medicine to clear Phlegm and Damp. It is better with Mastic added for the above intention.


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