Pulvis contra Abortum
Powder Against Abortion

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Royal Pharmacopoeia of France, Charras, 1678

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Pearl	Margarita
Narwhal (‘Unicorn’) horn	Monodon
Ivory shavings	Eboris
White Amber	Succinum
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Plantain seed	Plantago majus
Kermes	Coccus illicis
Red Sandalwood	Pterocarpus santalinus
Sealed Earth	Terra Sigillata
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Mace	Myristica fragrans	1 dram
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1 scruple
Gold leaves	Aurum	6

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, Astringes, Strengthens

Use:

1. Threatened Miscarriage from Heat
2. Fetal Restlessness
3. Bleeding During Pregnancy from Heat
4. Stomach weakness with Diarrhea

Dose:

1–2 scruples

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The Narwhal horn and Ivory could be ommitted.

Extra Info
History
Research
Comment

‘This powder is given to strengthen the Infant in the Womb, and to prevent Women from crying out [giving birth] before their time’.

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