Powder for Bruising (Bononiense)
Pulvis ad Casum
Powder for Bruising
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Rhubarb | Rheum palmatum | 1 dram |
| Shilajit (Mumiya) | Asphaltum Indicum | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Madder | Rubia tinctorum | 1 dram ea. |
| Sealed Earth | Terra Sigillata | 2 scruples ea. |
| Armenian Earth | Terra Armenius | 1 1⁄2 drams |
| Dragon’s Blood | Daemonorops draco | |
| Pomegranate flower | Punica granatum | |
| Comfrey | Symphytum officinale |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Heat, moves the Blood, clears Bruising
Use:
1. Trauma
2. Bruising
3. Pain from congealed Blood
Dose:
1–2 drams with wine
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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