Powder to Move Blood

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Dragon’s Blood Myrrh Frankincense Saffron

Latin Daemonorops draco Commiphora molmol Boswellia sacra Crocus sativus Amount 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Blood, eases Pain

Use:

1. Trauma, Bruising
2. Blood Stagnation with fixed, sharp Pain
3. Chest Pain

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram with wine, twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This would benefit from a little Mastic to relieve the harshness of the other gums on the digestive system.

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