Powder of Madder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Salmon

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Madder	Rubia tinctorum
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia rotunda
Savin	Juniperus sabina
Dittany of Crete	Origanum dictamnus
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Borax	Sodium borate	1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Strongly Moves the Blood, opens Obstruction, eases Pain

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Fixed, sharp Pain associated with Blood Stagnation
4. This could be useful for Gynecological tumors such as Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in wine

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. This is a strong formula for use in strong bodies. It is not suitable for use in cases with Blood deficiency.

Modifications:

The Birthwort can be replaced with Zedoary or Corydalis Yan Hu Suo. Pennyroyal can replace Dittany of Crete.

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