Powder for Hernia (Pharmacopoeia Dogmatica)

Powder for Hernia

Tradition:

Powder

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Comfrey	Symphytum officinale	1⁄2 oz.
Rupturewort	Herniaria glabra	1 oz.
Rose hip	Rosa gallica	3 drams
Coral	Corallum rubrum	2 1⁄2 drams ea.
Pearl	Margarita	4 scruples
Hematite	Hematitum	2 drams ea.
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae	1 dram ea.
Sealed Earth	Terra Sigillata	sufficient
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Sweet Fennel	Foeniculum vulgare
Rose sugar	Saccharum Rosatum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, settles Wind, clears Heat, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Hernia
2. Aneurism

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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