Powder for Bleeding from the Stomach

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Amber Red Coral prepared Pearl prepared Deer horn prepared Oyster shell prepared Hematite prepared Rose Purslane seed Coriander seed Sumac Almond Gum Arabic Pomegranate flower Tabasheer Gum Acacia ** Hypocistus

Latin Succinum Corallum rubrum Margarita Cornu Cervii Ostera Haematitum Rosa gallica Portulaceae oleracea Coriandrum sativum Rhus parviflora Prunus amygdalus dulcis Acacia arabica Punica granatum Bambusae silicae Acacia spp. Cytinus hypocistus Amount 3 drams each 2 drams each

* Coral, Pearl, Deer horn and Hematite are all burnt, then washed and dried.
** Gum Acacia is another name of Gum Arabic. In this case, a closely related species will be indicated. In any case, Gum Arabic can be used.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Bleeding from the Stomach from Heat2. Useful for other types of Bleeding from Heat

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

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