Pulvis ad Phrenitidem
Powder for Madness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Rondeletius

Herb Name Coriander seed Water Lily flower Violet flower Rose Lettuce seed Poppy seed Red Coral Red Sandalwood

Latin Coriandrum sativum Nymphea alba Viola odorata Rosa gallica Lactuosa sativa Papaver somniferum Corallum rubrum Pterocarpus santalinus Amount 2 drams 3 drams 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1 1⁄2 drams 2 scruples

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clear Heat, Calms the Mind and Spirit

Use:

1. Madness, Frenzy
2. Any case where heat aggravates the Mind and Spirit

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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