DIAMBRAE SPECIES
\dˈa͡ɪəmbɹˌiː spˈiːsiːz], \dˈaɪəmbɹˌiː spˈiːsiːz], \d_ˈaɪ_ə_m_b_ɹ_ˌiː s_p_ˈiː_s_iː_z]\
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A name given by the ancients to powders, one of which bore the name -Species diambrae sine odoratis, -the other, that of Species diambrae cum odoratis. The former was composed of cinnamon, angelica root, cloves, mace, nutmeg, galanga, cardamom, and numerous other substances; the latter, besides, had ambergris and musk. These powders were used as tonics, in cases of debility of the stomach, and in certain nervous affections.
By Robley Dunglison
