Pulvis Vulnerarius
Powder for Wounds

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Armenian Earth Tormentil Mastic Myrrh Frankincense Dragon’s Blood Crab Eyes Nutmeg Saffron

Latin Terra Armenius Potentilla tormentilla Pistacia lentiscus Commiphora molmol Boswellia sacra Daemonorops draco Lapis Cancri Myristica fragrans Crocus sativus Amount 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, stops Bleeding, moves the Blood, promotes Healing

Use:

All types of Internal and External Wounds, Trauma and Bruising

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Comfrey and Madder can be added to make it stronger.

This combines medicine which move the Blood with those that stop Bleeding, the best and most effective way to treat most conditions that are caused after trauma.
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