Antidotum Haemogogum
Electuary Provoking Menstruation
Tradition:
Wetsern, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrini (Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641)
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
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Asarum europeum | ||
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Acorus |
Iris pseudoacorus | |
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Amomum subulatum | ||
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Atriplex hortensis | ||
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Foeniculum vulgare |
1 scr., 6 gr. ea. | |
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Pimpinella anisum | ||
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Greater Centaury |
Centaurea scabiosa | |
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Daucus spp. | ||
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Nigella sativa | ||
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Carum carvi | ||
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Alumen | ||
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Eugenia caryophyllus |
2 scruples ea. | |
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Helleborus niger | ||
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Orobus |
Vicia orobus | |
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Cyperus rotundus |
1 scruple ea. | |
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Commiphora opobalsamum | ||
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Cymbopogon schoenanthus |
1 scr., 14 gr. ea. | |
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Aristolchia longa | ||
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Artemisia vulgaris | ||
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Cassia fistula | ||
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Commiphora molmol | ||
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Petroselinum macedonicum | ||
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Anacyclus pyrethrum | ||
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Ruta graveolens | ||
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Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
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Mentha pulegium | ||
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Apium graveolens | ||
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Juniperus sabina |
2 scr., 14 gr. ea. | |
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Piper nigrum |
1 dram, 2 scr., 7 gr. | |
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Capparis spinosa | ||
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Cuminum cyminum |
1 dram, | |
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Laurus nobilis |
1 1⁄2 scr., 3 gr. | |
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Glycyrrhiza glabra |
1 dram, 1 scr. | |
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Lupinus albus |
2 drams |
Preparation:
Powder, and with three times their weight of clarified Honey or Sugar, form a confection
Function:
Moves the Qi, promotes Menstruation, warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine
Use:
1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Pain of the Uterus
4. Strengthens Women
5. expels Dead Fetus
6. expels Afterbirth
7. an excellent Postpartum tonic
8. Stomach Pain
9. Indigestion
10. Cramping and Spasm of the Stomach or Intestines
11. Wind Cold
12. Nausea and Vomiting
13. Liver obstruction
14. Strangury
15. Dysentery
Dose:
2–4 drams with wine, or with warm water if Fever
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
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