Potion for Difficult Labor

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Compleat Midwifes Practice, 1611

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Troches of Myrrh		1 dram
Saffron	Crocus sativus	10 threads
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 scruple

Preparation:

Powder, and beat with 2 ounces of Pennyroyal water

Function:

Moves the Blood, warms the Kidneys, eases Pain, promotes Labor

Use:

Difficult or Prolonged Labor

Dose:

Take the above as a draught

Cautions:

Not used in pregnancy except at the time of Labor.

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