Uterine Powder (Species Hysterica)
Species Hysterica
Uterine Powder
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopeia Pauperum, Hamburg, 1781
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | 1 handful ea. |
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | 6 drams |
| Camomile | Matricaria recutita | 2 drams |
| Orange peel | Citrus aurantium | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Moves Blood and Qi, eases Pain
Use:
1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Irregular Menstruation
4. Pre-menstrual symptoms
5. May be useful for other conditions such as Uterine Tumors, acute Mastitis, Scrofula
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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