Powder for Afterpains (Midwife to the Queen of France)

Powder for After-pains

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

The Compleat Midwives Practice Enlarged, Pechy, 1698
from the Midwife to the Queen of France

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale	1 dram
Peach kernels	Prunus persica
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	2 scruples each
Amber	Succinum	1⁄2 dram
Ambergris	Ambre gris	1⁄2 scruple

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, eases Pain

Use:

1. Postpartum Childbirth.
2. Restores Uterus following Childbirth.

Dose:

1 dram in white wine, once or twice daily for 5 or 7 days.

Cautions:

Not to be used During Pregnancy. Stop taking when pain subsides.

Modifications:

1. A version from Prospectus Pharmaceutici, 1729 added 2 drams of Savory seed.

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