Powder for Hemoptysis (Galen)

Powder for Hemoptysis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Dragon’s Blood Daemonorops draco equal parts
Aloe Aloe spp.
Comfrey Symphytum officinale
Alum Alumen

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, stop Bleeding

Use:

1. Hemoptysis
2. Can be used for other types of Bleeding

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram with cold water or Plantain juice.