Emplastrum de Lapis Caliminaris
Plaster of Calamine

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Prepared Calamine
Tutty
Gold Litharge
Ceruse
Mastic
Myrrh
Camphor

Latin


Zinc carbonate
Zinc oxide
Lead oxide
Lead carbonate
Pistacia lentiscus
Commiphora molmol
Camphora

Amount



1⁄2 oz. ea.
1 oz.
1⁄4 oz.
1 1⁄2 drams
1 dram
2 scruples

Preparation:


Form a Plaster according to art, with a little Turpentine. A little Honey may also be added.

Function:


Clears Heat, dries Damp, promotes Healing

Use:


1. Inflammations
2. Promotes growth of Healthy flesh in Wounds, Sores and Ulcers
3. Chronic and stubborn Sores and Ulcers

Dose:


Apply Topically

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


1. Some added Frankincense, Tragacanth, Wax etc.

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