Styptic Pills

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villanova

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Sumac

Rhus parviflora

Myrtle

Myrtus communis

Pomegranate rind

Punica granatum

Pomegranate flower

Punica granatum

Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Dragons Blood

Daemonorops draco

Armenian Earth

Terra Armenius

Acacia

Acacia spp.

Hypocistus

Cytinus hypocistus

Rose

Rosa gallica

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

1 dram ea.

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Gallia Moschata

Gallia Moschata

Spodium (Tabasheer)

Bambusae silicae

Mace

Myristica fragrans

Gum Arabic torrefied

Acacia arabica

1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with juice of Myrtle berries, form Pills

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

all type of Bleeding associated with Heat

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


Picture

Back To PILLS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures

DISCLAIMER

This Website is intended for the study of Traditional Medicine. Some of the information is Intended for Historical reference only and may be illegal or dangerous if used by unskilled hands. MedicineTraditions cannot be held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, nor can it be held responsible for injury, sickness or death due to use or misuse of the information contained herein.

Picture