Pulvis Contra Casum
Powder Against Bruising

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Madder Scabious St. John’s wort Rhubarb Costus Nutmeg Armenian Earth Sealed Earth Cumin prepared

Latin Rubia tinctorum Scabiosa arvensis Hypericum perforatum Rheum palmatum Saussurea lappa Myristica fragrans Terra Armenius Terra Sigillata Cuminum cyminum Amount 6 drams 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 4 scruples ea. 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder
Cumin is prepared by steeping in Vinegar for 24 hours, then drying

Function:

Moves the Blood, clears Blood Stasis

Use:

1. Bruising
2. Trauma
3. Blood stagnation

Dose:

1 dram with wine

Cautions:

Avoid during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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