Astringent Powder (Pharmacopoeia Pauperum)
Astringent Powder
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Earth | Terra Armenius | 1 lb. |
| Rhubarb torrefied | Rheum palmatum | 3 oz. |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Heat, Astringent, Stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Diarrhea;
2. Blood in the Stool
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram, 3 or more times daily
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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