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Brusie Powder
Brusie Powder
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
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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)
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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