Powder Against Abortion (France)
Pulvis contra Abortum
Powder Against Abortion
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Royal Pharmacopoeia of France, Charras, 1678
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Margarita | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Narwhal (‘Unicorn’) horn | Monodon | 1 dram |
| Ivory shavings | Eboris | 1 scruple |
| White Amber | Succinum | 6 |
| Red Coral | Corallum rubrum | |
| Mastic | Pistacia lentiscus | |
| Plantain seed | Plantago majus | |
| Kermes | Coccus illicis | |
| Red Sandalwood | Pterocarpus santalinus | |
| Sealed Earth | Terra Sigillata | |
| Tormentil | Potentilla tormentilla | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Gold leaves | Aurum |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Heat, Astringes, Strengthens
Use:
1. Threatened Miscarriage from Heat
2. Fetal Restlessness
3. Bleeding During Pregnancy from Heat
4. Stomach weakness with Diarrhea
Dose:
1–2 scruples
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The Narwhal horn and Ivory could be ommitted.
‘This powder is given to strengthen the Infant in the Womb, and to prevent Women from crying out [giving birth] before their time’.
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