Pulvis Contra Abortum
Powder Against Miscarriage

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

1 scruple

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

2 scruples

Tormentil

Potentilla tormentilla

1⁄2 dram

Pearl

Margarita

Red Coral

Corallum rubrum

1 scruple ea.

Gold leaves

Aurum

3

Pearled Sugar (Manus Christi)

Saccharum perlata

3 drams

Preparation:

Powder finely and mix well

Function:

Regulates Qi, clears Heat, prevents Leakages, calms the Mind and Spirit

Use:

Threatened Miscarriage from:
1. Fright;
2. Emotions, Restlessness;
3. Hyperactivity of the Fetus;
4. excess Heat;
5. Bleeding

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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