Pulvis Apoplectica Cratous
Apoplectic Powder of Crato

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Crato

Herb Name Cinnabar Peacock dung Pearl Red Coral Saffron Gold leaf

Latin Mercuric sulphide Parvo stercolii Margarita Corallum rubrum Crocus sativus Aurum Amount 1⁄2 oz. 2 scruples 1 scruple 15

Preparation:

Powder finely and mix well

Function:

Settles Wind, Clears Heat, calms the Mind and Spirit

Use:

1. Apoplexy
2. Vertigo
3. Dizziness
4. Epilepsy

Dose:

1⁄2–1 scruple

Cautions:

Obsolete today due to the Cinnabar content which is essentail in this formula.

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Similar to Compound Powder of Cinnabar.

‘Perfectly cures Vertigo, Apoplexy, and Falling Sickness’. (Salmon)
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