Pulvis Cancri
Powder of Crabs

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name River Crayfish burnt   Gentian Rosemary  Tabasheer Lapis lazuli prepared

Latin Cineris Cancrorum fluviatilium Gentiana lutea Rosmarinus officinalis Bambusae silicae Lapis Azureus praeparata Amount 10 drams 1⁄2 oz. 1 dram 2 drams 2 scruples

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Mind

Use:

1. Lyconthropy (delusion of being an animal, especially a wolf)
2. Raving
3. Madness

Dose:

1–2 drams morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This formula was listed for Lycanthropicis. Lycanthropy means Wolfman, or Werewolf, however, in the present context it will refer to the madness associated with the delusion of being an animal, particularly a Wolf. This is related to the trdaitional folklore of Werewolves.
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