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Pulvis ad Casum
Brusie Powder

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Rhubarb
Shilajit (Mumiya)
Madder

Latin
Rheum palmatum
Asphaltum Indicum
Rubia tinctorum

Amount
1 dram
2 grains
1
1⁄2 grains


Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis

Use:
1. Trauma
2. Internal Bruising
3. Blood Stagnation


Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram with wine

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. A better proportion would be Rhubarb (1 dram), Shilajit (2 scruples), Madder (1 scruple).
2. Myrrh and Frankincense and can be added
3. A version from Augustine Dispensatory add Sealed Earth and Dragon's Blood


Similar Formulas:
This formed the basis for a number of later formulas: ,
Powder for Trauma
Tincture for Blood Stagnation
Electuary for Internal Bruising
Powder for Bruising (Bononiense)


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The doses given for Shilajit and Madder seem too small. It is possible that Scruple is meant in place of Grain. In any case, a larger proportion would be beneficial.
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