Powder for Moist and Hollow Ulcers

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidoatarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589

Herb Name Frankincense Mastic Myrrh Sarcocolla Orobus flour Pomegranate flowers Pomegranate peel Cinnabar Sage Round Birthwort Burnt Alum Vitriol, burnt

Latin Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Commiphora molmol Astragalus sarcocolla Vicia orobus Punica granatum Punica granatum Mercury sulphide Salvia officinalis Aristolchia spp. Alumen usta Vitriolum usta Amount 3 drams 1 dram 2 drams 4 drams 1⁄2 dram each 4 scruples 4 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Dries Damp, promotes Healing

Use:

Moist Ulcers

Dose:

Applied topically once daily after washing with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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