Powder for Menstrual Flux (Isaac)
Powder for Menstrual Flux
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster shell | Ostrea | 6 drams |
| Deer horn burnt | Cornu Cervii | 3 drams ea. |
| Pomegranate flower | Punica granatum | |
| Amber | Succinum | |
| Red Coral | Corallum rubrum | |
| Tabasheer | Bambusae silicae | |
| Rose | Rosa gallica |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Heat-type excessive Menstruation
2. Heat-type Uterine Bleeding
3. other types of Bleeding from Heat
Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
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