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12 Formulas for Trauma |
The Purpose of our '12 Formulas' Pages are to illustrate
various formulas used to treat a specific condition on one page.
This can be useful to help Practitioners develop their own Formulas.
Ancient Physicians noted that unresolved Trauma often comes back later in life. A damaged joint often becomes arthritic in later life while damage to the sinews or nerves may cause problems in the limb or part later in life also. Likewise Tumors can sometimes develop as a result of a part being damaged. Therefore, resolving acute Trauma is viewed as very important in Traditional Medicine. TCM has a number of famous formulas used specifically following Trauma, to promote healing and resolve the Blood Stasis. These formulas are examples of those used in the West.
The following formulas are a good representation of Formulas used for Trauma, Bruising and Blood Stagnation. They can be used for Bruising, Strains and Sprains, as well as to help after Fractures or Dislocations. Some are also effective for Internal Blood Stagnation. Within the formulas, some clear Heat, some stop Bleeding, while some are more effective for Inflammation or moving the Blood.
In addition, based on the herbs used in each formula, it can be deduced what part of the body each formula is more specific to. Those with Comfrey and Centaury may be more suited to the bones and joints; those with Comfrey and Plantain are suited to wounds and bleeding of the Lungs; those with Mugwort and Ladies Mantle may be used for Trauma or Damage to the female reproductive organs etc.
The following formulas are a good representation of Formulas used for Trauma, Bruising and Blood Stagnation. They can be used for Bruising, Strains and Sprains, as well as to help after Fractures or Dislocations. Some are also effective for Internal Blood Stagnation. Within the formulas, some clear Heat, some stop Bleeding, while some are more effective for Inflammation or moving the Blood.
In addition, based on the herbs used in each formula, it can be deduced what part of the body each formula is more specific to. Those with Comfrey and Centaury may be more suited to the bones and joints; those with Comfrey and Plantain are suited to wounds and bleeding of the Lungs; those with Mugwort and Ladies Mantle may be used for Trauma or Damage to the female reproductive organs etc.
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Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes
Prepare a tincture. 30 drops are taken in wine or another suitable vehicle.
Lesser Powder for Bruising
Powder. Take 1 scruple–1 dram with wine.
Powder to Move Blood
Powder. Take 1 scruple–½ dram with wine. (Wirtzung)
Bruise Powder of Mesue
Powder. Take 1 scruple–1 dram with wine.
Powder for Bruising
Powder. Take 1–2 drams with wine. (Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641)
Powder to Break Blood Above & Below
Powder. Take 1–2 drams with wine. (Nicholas)
Powder Against Bruising
Cumin is steeped in vinegar for 24 hours, then dried.
Powder them all Take 1 dram with wine. |
Lesser Vulnerary Potion for the Belly
Prepare a standard Decoction. Used for Trauma of the abdomen. (Antidotarium Speciale, Wecker, 1588)
Vulnerary Decoction (1)
Decoct. Take a small cupful 2 or 3 times daily.
Vulnerary Decoction (2)
Prepare a standard decoction. Bruising, Trauma, and damaged to the soft tissue of the joints. (Wirtzung)
Universal Vulnerary Decoction
Prepare a standard Decoction. This would be better made into a tincture.
Vulnerary Tincture
Form a Tincture with Wine. (Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620)
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