Powder to Restore

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Peter Concellini (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Coriander seed confected

Coriandrum sativum

2 oz.

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

1 oz.

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Aromaticum Rosatum

Aromaticum Rosatum

6 drams ea.

Chicken Gizzard skin prepared

Galli Stomachichum Corium

1 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and Gizzard skin, and with twice its weight of Rose Sugar, form a Powder

Function:

Strengthens the Stomach, benefits Digestion

Use:

Debility associated with digestive weakness

Dose:

1 spoonful after food.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Comment:

This formula contains Chicken Gizzard which is a rich source of digestive enzymes. This powder therefore promotes and increases digestion, and therefore may be useful in cases of weakness associated with faulty digestion and malabsorption.

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