Powder Against Bruising

Pulvis Contra Casum
Powder Against Bruising

Tradition:

Western
Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Madder	Rubia tinctorum	6 drams
Scabious	Scabiosa arvensis	1⁄2 oz. ea.
St. John’s wort	Hypericum perforatum	2 drams
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Costus	Saussurea lappa	4 scruples ea.
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1 dram
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius
Sealed Earth	Terra Sigillata
Cumin prepared	Cuminum cyminum

Preparation:

Powder
Cumin is prepared by steeping in Vinegar for 24 hours, then drying

Function:

Moves the Blood, clears Blood Stasis

Use:

1. Bruising
2. Trauma
3. Blood stagnation

Dose:

1 dram with wine

Cautions:

Avoid during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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