Powder for Bleeding from the Stomach

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Amber	Succinum
Red Coral prepared	Corallum rubrum
Pearl prepared	Margarita
Deer horn prepared	Cornu Cervii
Oyster shell prepared	Ostera
Hematite prepared	Haematitum	3 drams each
Rose	Rosa gallica
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Coriander seed	Coriandrum sativum
Sumac	Rhus parviflora
Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica
Pomegranate fl ower	Punica granatum
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae
Gum Acacia **	Acacia spp.
Hypocistus	Cytinus hypocistus	2 drams each

* Coral, Pearl, Deer horn and Hematite are all burnt, then washed and dried.
** Gum Acacia is another name of Gum Arabic. In this case, a closely related species will be indicated. In any case, Gum Arabic can be used.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Bleeding from the Stomach from Heat2. Useful for other types of Bleeding from Heat

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

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