Powder for Excess Menstruation

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Hematite Dragon’s Blood Amber Red Coral Alum Pomegranate flower Armenian Earth Sealed Earth Purslane seed

Latin Haematitum Daemonorops draco Succinum Corallum rubrum Alumen Punica granatum Terra Armenius Terra Sigillata Portulaceae oleracea Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Excess Menstruation
2. Uterine Bleeding
3. May be used for other types of Bleeding coming from Heat

Dose:

2 drams with Sumac water

Cautions:

None noted

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