Powder for Congealed Blood in the Chest

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Madder	Rubia tinctorum	1⁄2 oz.
Lacca	Laccifer lacca	2 drams
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius	1 dram each
Sealed Earth	Terra Sigillata	1⁄2 dram
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, clears Blood Stasis

Use:

Used for Stagnant Blood in the Chest. This was noted to be often caused when treating medicines that stop Spitting of Blood. It may also be caused by trauma to the Chest. It may be used for Blood Stagnation in other parts also.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in wine.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. It is stronger if Saffron is added
2. It is also stronger if burnt Sponge is added (Wirtzung)

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