Powder to Stop Bleeding of the Stomach

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Pomegranate flowers Rose Sumac White Sandalwood Frankincense Sorrel seed Myrtle Alum Gum Acacia Hypocistus Amber

Latin Punica granatum Rosa gallica Rhus parviflora Santalum album Boswellia sacra Rumex acetosa Myrtus communis Alumen Acacia spp. Cytinus hypocistus Succinum Amount 4 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 2 scruples 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Bleeding from the Stomach
2. Other types of Bleeding

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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