Emmenagogue Powder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	2 drams
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum	1 dram ea.
Savin	Juniperus sabina	1⁄2 dram
Bay berries	Laurus nobilis	1 scruple
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, moves Blood and Qi

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. This may be useful for Tumors of the Uterus, Endometriosis etc.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

This is only suitable for use in strong bodies

Modifications:

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