Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749)

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves the Blood, clears Stasis, clears Heat

Use:

1. Bruising
2. Trauma

Dose:

1⁄2 dram with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. This will stand without the Spermaceti and Hare’s Rennet, in which case it becomes practical for modern use. A reformed version may be made with 1 part each Myrrh and Frankincense, and 3 parts each Comfrey, Madder and Amber.
2. A related version from Palestra Pharmaceutica (Felix Palacios, 1763) used dried Hares Blood in place of Rennet and regular Rhubarb in place of Rhapontic.

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