Styptic Pills

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villanova

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Sumac	Rhus parviflora
Myrtle	Myrtus communis
Pomegranate rind	Punica granatum
Pomegranate fl ower	Punica granatum
Comfrey	Symphytum officinale
Dragons Blood	Daemonorops draco
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius
Acacia	Acacia spp.
Hypocistus	Cytinus hypocistus
Rose	Rosa gallica
Tamarind	Tamarindus indica	1 dram ea.
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Gallia Moschata	Gallia Moschata
Spodium (Tabasheer)	Bambusae silicae
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Gum Arabic torre fied	Acacia arabica	1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with juice of Myrtle berries, form Pills

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

all type of Bleeding associated with Heat

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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