Powder of Polypodya

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Montagnana (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Dill seed	Anethum graveolens
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Violet	Viola odorata
Sorrel	Rumex acetosa
Endive	Chicorium endiva	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Polypody root	Polypodium vulgare	2 oz.
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1⁄2 scruple
Scammony prepared	Convovulus scammonia	1 scruple
Water Lily flower	Nymphea alba	4 scruples

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Melancholy diseases

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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