Powder to Cleanse the Afterbirth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Prospectus Pharmaceutici, 1729

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Dittany of Crete	Origanum dictamnus	1 scruple ea.
Savin	Juniperus sabina	1⁄2 scruple
Castoreum	Castoreum
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, cleanses Afterbirth

Use:

Used after Birth to promote expulsion of the Afterbirth

Dose:

1 scruple with Mugwort Water

Cautions:

None noted

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