Pulvis Mentis Imbecillatus
Powder for Mental Weakness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Grulingus

Herb Name Aniseed Fennel seed Coriander seed prepared Rue seed Florentine Orris Sage Rosemary Thyme Rose Cinnamon Mace Cardamon Peony root Cubeb White Sugar

Latin Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Coriandrum sativum Ruta graveolens Iris florentina Salvia officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Thymus vulgaris Rosa gallica Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Elettaria cardamomum Paeonia officinalis Piper cubeba Saccharum Amount 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 1 scruple ea. 1 dram ea. 2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams 1 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Benefits the Mind and Heart, promotes circulation, regulates Qi

Use:

1. Used for Mental Debility or Mental Deficiency,
2. Melancholy

Dose:

1 dram in Balm water or some other suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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