Pulvis ad Casum
Powder for Bruising

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641

Herb Name Rhubarb Shilajit (Mumiya) Madder Sealed Earth Armenian Earth Dragon’s Blood Pomegranate flower Comfrey

Latin Rheum palmatum Asphaltum Indicum Rubia tinctorum Terra Sigillata Terra Armenius Daemonorops draco Punica granatum Symphytum officinale Amount 1 dram 1⁄2 dram ea. 1 dram ea. 2 scruples ea. 1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, moves the Blood, clears Bruising

Use:

1. Trauma
2. Bruising
3. Pain from congealed Blood

Dose:

1–2 drams with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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