Powder for Dysentery (Riverius)
Powder for Dysentery
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Gum Arabic | Acacia arabica | 1 dram |
| Red Coral prepared | Corallum rubrum | 1⁄2 dram each |
| Red Earth | Terra rubra |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Astringent, clears Heat and Damp, stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Dysentery
2. Diarrhea with Blood
Dose:
1⁄2 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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