Pulvis ad Casum Magnus
Powder for Bruising Greater

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

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

* Cumin is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 24 hours, then drying.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Blood, clears Heat, clears Stasis

Use:

1. Bruising
2. Trauma

Dose:

1 dram taken with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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