Powder to Facilitate Birth (Renodeus)

Powder to Facilitate Birth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Savin Juniperus sabina 1 pugil ea.
Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium 2 1⁄2 drams
Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris 1⁄2 scruple
Cassia Fistula fruit pulp Cassia fistula 1 1⁄2 drams
Saffron Crocus sativus 1⁄2 scruple ea.
Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Galbanum Ferula spp.
Myrrh Commiphora molmol

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, Promotes Labor

Use:

Promotes Labor

Dose:

1 dram with wine