Powder of Lavender Seed to Promote Labor

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Medicina Britannica, Thomas Short, 1746

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Lavender seed powder	Lavendula officinalis	1⁄2 dram
Plantain seed	Plantago majus
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva	2 scruples ea.
Pepper	Piper nigrum	1 scruple

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Promotes Labor

Use:

Held to be a ‘Great Secret’ in promoting Birth

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in 3 ounces each of Honeysuckle and Endive waters

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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