Astringent Powder for Hernia

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Consultationes ac responsiones medicae, Thomas Mermann, Franz Ignaz Thiermairo, 1675

Herb Name Mastic Galls Amber Armenian Earth

Latin Pistacia lentiscus Quercus infectoria Succinum Terra Armenius Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 6 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, moves Blood

Use:

1. Hernias
2. Aneurism, Varicose veins

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram in an appropriate vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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