Powder to Facilitate Birth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Savin	Juniperus sabina
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris	1 pugil ea.
Cassia Fistula fruit pulp	Cassia fistula	2 1⁄2 drams
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus	1⁄2 scruple
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 1⁄2 drams
Galbanum	Ferula spp.
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol	1⁄2 scruple ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, Promotes Labor

Use:

Promotes Labor

Dose:

1 dram with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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