Astringent Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Burnt Deer horn powder	Cornu Cervii usta	1 lb.
Tormentil root	Potentilla tormentilla	4 oz.
Gum Arabic powder	Acacia arabica
Pomegranate rind	Punica granatum	2 oz. ea.
Strong Cinnamon water	Aqua Cinnamonum	1⁄2 pint

Preparation:

Pour 1 gallon of boiling water upon the Burnt Hartshorn and Gum Arabic, mix; add the Cinnamon water, root and rind. Steep, until cool and strain

Function:

Astringent, Clears Heat

Use:

1. This was given constantly in large amounts in all kinds of Fluxes (Leakages including Diarrhea).
2. also given in Fevers, Measles and Small Pox to cool and protect from the Diarrhea that often accompanies.

Dose:

Half cupful doses may be taken three times daily, or every 2 or 3 hours if needed

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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