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Troches of Agnus Castus

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Agnus Castus seed
Lettuce seed

Rose flowers
Pomegranate
flower
Shavings of Ivory
White Amber
Armenian Earth
Plantain seed
Sassafras

Latin
Vitex agnus-castus
Lactuosa sativa
Rosa gallica
Punica granatum
Eboris

Succinum alba
Terra Armenia
Plantago majus
Laurus sassafras

Amount



1 dram ea.


2 drams ea.
4 scruples
2 scruples


Preparation:
With the mucilage of Quince seeds extracted in the Water of Water Lily Flowers, make them into Troches.
The Red Earth was traditionally prepared by washing well with distilled water of Knotgrass and drying


Function:
Astringent, stops Leakage and Bleeding

Use:
1. Leukorrhea
2. Excess Menstruation
3. Uterine Bleeding
4. Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission
5. Gonorrhea (after su
fficient Purging and Bloodletting)
6. Bleeding in general
7. May be useful for Pre-menstrual or Menopausal symptoms
8. Traditionally used to promote Chastity


Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram, up to 2 drams, morning and night

Cautions:
None noted

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