Powder for Hernia of Vigo

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Vigo (The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589)

Herb Name

Frankincense
Mastic
Myrrh
Aloes
Sarcocolla
Dragon’s Blood
Mumia (Shilajit)
Armenian Earth
Sealed Earth
Tragacanth
Isinglass
Pomegranate flower
Cypress nut
Yellow Myrobalan
Hypocistus
Laudanum

Latin


Boswellia sacra
Pistacia lentiscus
Commiphora molmol
Aloe spp.
Astragalus sarcocolla
Daemonorops draco
Shilajit
Terra Armenius
Terra Sigillata
Astragalus tragacanth
Isinglass
Punica granatum
Cupressus semperviens
Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Cytinus hypocistus
Laudanum

Amount




2 drams ea.



1 dram ea.

2 1⁄2 drams ea.

1 1⁄2 drams ea.



4 scruples ea.
3 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Astringent, moves Blood, promotes Healing

Use:


Hernia

Dose:


1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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