‘Powder for Those who Fall from their Horse’

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Lacca	Laccifer lacca
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol	2 drams ea.
Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum-graecum
Castoreum	Castoreum	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius	3 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Blood, clears Stasis

Use:

Bruising, Trauma

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with wine or a suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is an expanded version of the Powder for Bruising Lesser (Renodeus), this adding Fenugreek and Castoreum.

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