Powder for Excess Menstruation (Serapion)
Powder for Excess Menstruation
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Hematite | Haematitum | equal parts |
| Dragon’s Blood | Daemonorops draco | |
| Amber | Succinum | |
| Red Coral | Corallum rubrum | |
| Alum | Alumen | |
| Pomegranate flower | Punica granatum | |
| Armenian Earth | Terra Armenius | |
| Sealed Earth | Terra Sigillata | |
| Purslane seed | Portulaceae oleracea |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Excess Menstruation
2. Uterine Bleeding
3. May be used for other types of Bleeding coming from Heat
Dose:
2 drams with Sumac water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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