Troches of Agnus Castus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Agnus Castus seed

Vitex agnus-castus

Lettuce seed

Lactuosa sativa

Rose flowers

Rosa gallica

Pomegranate flower

Punica granatum

1 dram ea.

Shavings of Ivory

Eboris

White Amber

Succinum alba

Armenian Earth

Terra Armenia

2 drams ea.

Plantain seed

Plantago majus

4 scruples

Sassafras

Laurus sassafras

2 scruples

Preparation:

With the mucilage of Quince seeds extracted in the Water of Water Lily Flowers, make them into Troches.
The Red Earth was traditionally prepared by washing well with distilled water of Knotgrass and drying

Function:

Astringent, stops Leakage and Bleeding

Use:

1. Leukorrhea
2. Excess Menstruation
3. Uterine Bleeding
4. Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission
5. Gonorrhea (after su
fficient Purging and Bloodletting)
6. Bleeding in general
7. May be useful for Pre-menstrual or Menopausal symptoms
8. Traditionally used to promote Chastity

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram, up to 2 drams, morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:



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