Pulvis Albus
The White Powder
Western
Powder each very well separately, then mix. The stones are to be levigated with Rose water.
Clears Heat, Resists Poison, calms the Heart and Spirit
1. Infectious and Epidemic Disease
2. Spotted Fevers including Measles and Small Pox
3. Heat, Fever, Restlessness in children
4. Diarrhea associated with Fever
5. Used to kill worms also.
1⁄2–1 scruple for an adult; 6–12 grains for an infant.
None noted
1. Commonly only 1 dram of Bezoar would be added to 1 or 2 ounces of the powder
2. Another version used Bezoar Animale prepared from Deer horn instead of true Bezoar
Similar to The Countess of Kent’s Powder, this was reckoned stronger, primarily due to the large dose of Bezoar..
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The White Powder
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Preparation:
Powder each very well separately, then mix. The stones are to be levigated with Rose water.
Function:
Clears Heat, Resists Poison, calms the Heart and Spirit
Use:
1. Infectious and Epidemic Disease
2. Spotted Fevers including Measles and Small Pox
3. Heat, Fever, Restlessness in children
4. Diarrhea associated with Fever
5. Used to kill worms also.
Dose:
1⁄2–1 scruple for an adult; 6–12 grains for an infant.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Commonly only 1 dram of Bezoar would be added to 1 or 2 ounces of the powder
2. Another version used Bezoar Animale prepared from Deer horn instead of true Bezoar
Similar Formulas:
Similar to The Countess of Kent’s Powder, this was reckoned stronger, primarily due to the large dose of Bezoar..
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