Powder for Bruising Greater (Wirtzung)
Pulvis ad Casum Magnus
Powder for Bruising Greater
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Wirtzung
| 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 |
* Cumin is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 24 hours, then drying.
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Moves Blood, clears Heat, clears Stasis
Use:
1. Bruising
2. Trauma
Dose:
1 dram taken with wine
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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