Pills for Uterine Ulcers
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)
Latin |
| Commiphora mukul Commiphora molmol Boswellia sacra Astragalus sarcocolla Styrax officinalis Terminalia chebula Succinum Corallum rubrum |
Amount |
| 2 drams 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 scruples |
Preparation:
Powder, and with Syrup of Poppy, form a Pill mass
Function:
Moves Blood, cleanses, Promotes Healing
Use:
1. Uterine Ulcers
2. May be useful for other types of Ulcer
3. May be useful in Tumors of the Uterus
4. Pain associated with Blood Stagnation
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Opium was added if there was strong pain
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