Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol	1 oz. ea.
Aloe	Aloe spp.	1 lb.
Spirit of Wine	Spiritum Vitae

Preparation:

Digest for 2 weeks, then filter

Function:

Clears Heat, moves the Blood, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Wounds
2. Bruising
3. Prevents Gangrene, applied topically and taken internally

Dose:

30 drops in a suitable vehicle.
Also applied topically.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. In later times, Iron was added and this became a staple for Amenorrhea caused by obstruction

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