Powder of Mussel Shells Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mussel shells	Concha Muscula
Coral	Corallum
Filed Deer horn	Cornu Cervii
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla
Red Earth	Terra rubra
Nettle seed	Urtica dioica
Plantain seed	Plantago majus	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Excess Menstruation
2. Uterine Bleeding
3. May be used for other types of Bleeding from Heat
4. May be used as an Antacid

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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