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Astringent Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718

Herb Name
Burnt Deer horn powder
Tormentil root

Gum Arabic powder
Pomegranate rind

Strong Cinnamon water
Latin
Cornu Cervii usta
Potentilla tormentilla
Acacia arabica
Punica granatum
Aqua Cinnamonum

Amount
1 lb.
4 oz.


2 oz. ea.
1⁄2 pint



Preparation:
Pour 1 gallon of boiling water upon the Burnt Hartshorn and Gum Arabic, mix; add the Cinnamon water, root and rind. Steep, until cool and strain

Function:
Astringent, Clears Heat

Use:
1. This was given constantly in large amounts in all kinds of Fluxes (Leakages including Diarrhea).
2. also given in Fevers, Measles and Small Pox to cool and protect from the Diarrhea that often accompanies.

Dose:
Half cupful doses may be taken three times daily, or every 2 or 3 hours if needed

Cautions:
None noted

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