Powder to Cleanse the Afterbirth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Prospectus Pharmaceutici, 1729

Herb Name Dittany of Crete Savin Castoreum Cinnamon

Latin Origanum dictamnus Juniperus sabina Castoreum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1 scruple ea. 1⁄2 scruple

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, cleanses Afterbirth

Use:

Used after Birth to promote expulsion of the Afterbirth

Dose:

1 scruple with Mugwort Water

Cautions:

None noted

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