Powder for Vomiting of Blood

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica	15 drams
Amber	Succinum
Coriander	Coriandrum sativum
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae
Rose	Rosa gallica
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Pomegranate fl ower	Punica granatum
Starch	Amylum	10 drams ea.
Burnt Deer horn	Cornu Cervii
Gum Acacia washed	Acacia spp.	8 drams ea.
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius
Sealed Earth	Terra Sigillata	7 drams ea.
Alum	Alumen	3 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Vomiting of Blood (Bleeding from the Stomach)
2. May be used for other types of Bleeding

Dose:

3 drams in Purslane water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. It is stronger if 2 drams of Opium are added, although this is not essential for it to be effective.

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