Pulvis ad Casum
Brusie Powder

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Rhubarb Shilajit (Mumiya) Madder

Latin Rheum palmatum Asphaltum Indicum Rubia tinctorum Amount 1 dram 2 grains 1 1⁄2 grains

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis

Use:

1. Trauma
2. Internal Bruising
3. Blood Stagnation

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. A better proportion would be Rhubarb (1 dram), Shilajit (2 scruples), Madder (1 scruple).
2. Myrrh and Frankincense and can be added
3. A version from Augustine Dispensatory add Sealed Earth and Dragon’s Blood

Similar Formulas:

This formed the basis for a number of later formulas: ,
Powder for Trauma
Tincture for Blood Stagnation
Electuary for Internal Bruising
Powder for Bruising (Bononiense)

The doses given for Shilajit and Madder seem too small. It is possible that Scruple is meant in place of Grain. In any case, a larger proportion would be beneficial.
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