Powder for Afterpains (Lemery)

Powder for After-Pains

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale	2 drams ea.
Spignel root	Meum asthmaticum	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Acorn of the Oak	Quercus spp.	2 scruples ea.
Amber	Succinum
Orange peel	Citrus aurantium
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus
Savory seed	Satureja montana
Coriander seed	Coriandrum sativum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, relieves Pain

Use:

After-pains of Childbirth

Dose:

1–2 scruples

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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