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Pulvis ad Casum
Powder for Bruises
Powder for Bruises
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749)
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Moves the Blood, clears Stasis, clears Heat
Use:
1. Bruising
2. Trauma
Dose:
1⁄2 dram with wine
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. This will stand without the Spermaceti and Hare’s Rennet, in which case it becomes practical for modern use. A reformed version may be made with 1 part each Myrrh and Frankincense, and 3 parts each Comfrey, Madder and Amber.
2. A related version from Palestra Pharmaceutica (Felix Palacios, 1763) used dried Hares Blood in place of Rennet and regular Rhubarb in place of Rhapontic.
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