Pulvis Imperator Contra Pestilentialis
Emperor’s Powder Against the Plague

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Pimpernel root

Pimpinella saxifraga

Gentian

Gentiana lutea

Tormentil

Potentilla tormentilla

Bistort

Polygonum bistorta

Rue

Ruta graveolens

Wormwood

Artemisia absinthum

Walnut

Jugulans regia

Garnet prepared

Granatum

Juniper berries

Juniperus communis

equal parts

Preparation:

Prepare the Garnet; powder the herbs finely and mix in the Garnet. It can be made into a confection with Rose Vinegar and Honey.

Function:

Clears Heat, Resists Poison

Use:

Preservative against infection during Epidemics and Plague

Dose:

1–2 scruples, usually taken on a piece of toast; 1⁄2–1 dram of the confection

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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