Powder for Mortal Poison

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Ginger Saffron Cinnamon Costus Schoenanth White Pepper Frankincense

Latin Zingiber officinalis Crocus sativus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Saussurea lappa Cymbopogon schoenanthus Piper album Boswellia sacra Amount 5 drams 4 1⁄2 drams 4 drams ea. 2 1⁄2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Strengthen and Protect the Heart, Resist Poison

Use:

Used against Poisons

Dose:

3 drams with Water of St. Johns wort or Water of Sage, or else with Syrup of Mint.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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