Stronger Powder for Abscess

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

The Medical Formulary, Al-Kindi

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Aloe	Aloe vera
Myrrh	Commiphora myrrha
Gum Ammoniac	Dorema ammoniacum
Frankincense	Boswellia spp.
Pomegranate flower	Punica granatum
Minium	Red Lead Oxide	1 part ea.
Verdigris	Aeris erugo	½ part

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Resolves Swelling

Use:

“It clears away the defect, dries the flesh, and heals the abscess”.
Applied to Abscesses where lancing is undesirable.

Dose:

Apply topically covering with cotton cloth. “The mixture should be warm for effectiveness”.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Comment:

This was called stronger when compared to a simpler version which ommitted Frankincense, Minium and Pomegranate flower.

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