Powder to Agglutinate the Lips of a Wound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Armenian Earth Sealed Earth Frankincense Mastic Sarcocolla Myrrh Aloes Tragacanth Dragons Blood Barley meal Bean meal

Latin Terra Armenius Terra Sigillata Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Astragalus sarcocolla Commiphora molmol Aloe spp. Astragalus tragacanth Daemonorops draco Hordeum Faba Amount 6 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, moves the Blood, promotes Healing

Use:

Fresh Wounds

Dose:

Applied on fresh Wounds after being well washed with wine or boiled water, or some suitable antiseptic.

Cautions:

None noted

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