Powder to Tighten the Vulva like a Virgin

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name Comfrey root Alum Pomegranate flower Myrrh Frankincense Mastic Resin Black Pitch Armenian Earth Gall Gypsum Burnt Deer Horn Round Birthwort Gallia *

Latin Symphytum officinale Alumen Punica granatum Commiphora molmol Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Colophonia Picis nigra Terra Armenius Quercus infectoria Gypsi Cornu Cervii Usta Aristolchia rotunda Gallia Moschata Amount 5 drams ea.

* Gallia here probably refers to Gallia Muscata

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent

Use:

Used to firm and tighten the Vagina

Dose:

the text says to apply the powder into the Vulva, then wash with water in which the bark of Chestnuts and Pennyroyal has been boiled

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The text in Latin reads ‘Ad vulvam stringendam quasi virgo’; ‘tighten the vulva like a virgin’.

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