Styptic Pills

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villanova

Herb Name Sumac Myrtle Pomegranate rind Pomegranate flower Comfrey Dragons Blood Armenian Earth Acacia Hypocistus Rose Tamarind Saffron Gallia Moschata Spodium (Tabasheer) Mace Gum Arabic torrefied

Latin Rhus parviflora Myrtus communis Punica granatum Punica granatum Symphytum officinale Daemonorops draco Terra Armenius Acacia spp. Cytinus hypocistus Rosa gallica Tamarindus indica Crocus sativus Gallia Moschata Bambusae silicae Myristica fragrans Acacia arabica Amount 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with juice of Myrtle berries, form Pills

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

all type of Bleeding associated with Heat

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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