Powder to Ascertain if Pregnant

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name Rose White Amber Mastic Aloeswood Prepared Coral Indian Spikenard Red Behen White Behen Nutmeg Cinnamon Yellow Sandalwood Cardamon Sugar

Latin Rosa gallica Succinum album Pistacia lentiscus Aquillaria agallocha Corallum rubrum Nardostachys jatamansi Salvia hemotodes Centaurea behen Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Santalum citrinum Elettaria cardamomum Saccharum Amount 1 dram ea. 2 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates the Uterus, moves Qi

Use:

It strengthens them if Pregnant, else it strongly promotes Menstruation. For this purpose, it has been ‘often times tried’.

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram. It is sprinkled on toasted bread that has been soaked in wine, and is taken every morning and night until resolved.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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