Astringent Powder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Armenian Earth	Terra Armenius	1 lb.
Rhubarb torrefied	Rheum palmatum	3 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, Astringent, Stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Diarrhea;
2. Blood in the Stool

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram, 3 or more times daily

Cautions:

None noted

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