Powder for Evil Complexion of the Heart

Tradition:

Powder

Source / Author:

Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Black Myrobalan Chebulic Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Basil seed Borax Stoechas Armenian Earth Aloeswood Cyperus Coriander seed Amber Red Coral Gems * Silkworm Cocoon burnt Parsley seed Purslane seed Gourd seed

Latin Terminalia chebula (black variety) Terminalia chebula Emblica officinalis Ocinum basilicum Boracis Lavendula stoechas Terra Armenius Aquillaria agallocha Cyperus rotundus Coriandrum sativum Succinum Corallum rubrum Gemma Sericum Bombylis usta Petroselinum crispum Portulaceae oleracea Cucurbitas spp. Amount 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 4 drams ea.

* The text lists Gemmae, ‘Gems’. It probably refers to the 5 Precious Stones

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Melancholy, Strengthens and Benefits the Heart

Use:

1. Melancholy affecting the Heart

Dose:

1 dram with Syrup of Apple

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The text says ‘malam cordis complexionem ex fumis melancholicus’; Evil complexion of the Heart from Melancholy vapors.
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