Powder to Facilitate Birth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name Savin Pennyroyal Mugwort Cassia Fistula fruit pulp Saffron Cinnamon Galbanum Myrrh

Latin Juniperus sabina Mentha pulegium Artemisia vulgaris Cassia fistula Crocus sativus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Ferula spp. Commiphora molmol Amount 1 pugil ea. 2 1⁄2 drams 1⁄2 scruple 1 1⁄2 drams 1⁄2 scruple ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, Promotes Labor

Use:

Promotes Labor

Dose:

1 dram with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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