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Pulvis Contra Abortum
Powder Against Abortion

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697

Herb Name
Clove
Nutmeg
Tormentil
Pearl
Red Coral
Gold leaf
Pearled Sugar
Latin
Eugenia caryophyllus
Myristica fragrans
Potentilla tormentilla
Margarita
Corallum rubrum
Aurum
Saccharum Perlata
Amount
1 scruple
2 scruples
1⁄2 dram

1 scruple each
3
3 drams

Preparation:
Powder the herbs, mix well with the Pearled Sugar, then add the Pearl and Red Coral in fine powder, then lastly beat in the Gold leaf and mix well.

Function:
Astringes to prevent Miscarriage

Use:
1. Used for Threatened Miscarriage in cases with excess Heat
2. Used for Restless Fetus
3. Tonic for mother and fetus during Pregnancy.

Dose:
1–2 scruples, up to 1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

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