Sentry Page Protection
Powder for Evil Complexion of the Heart

Tradition:
Powder

Source / Author:
Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name
Black Myrobalan
Chebulic Myrobalan
Emblic Myrobalan
Basil seed
Borax
Stoechas
Armenian Earth
Aloeswood
Cyperus
Coriander seed
Amber
Red Coral
Gems *
Silkworm Cocoon burnt
Parsley seed
Purslane seed
Gourd seed
Latin
Terminalia chebula (black variety) Terminalia chebula
Emblica officinalis
Ocinum basilicum
Boracis
Lavendula stoechas
Terra Armenius
Aquillaria agallocha
Cyperus rotundus
Coriandrum sativum
Succinum
Corallum rubrum
Gemma
Sericum Bombylis usta
Petroselinum crispum
Portulaceae oleracea
Cucurbitas spp.
Amount









3 drams ea.




1⁄2 dram ea.

4 drams ea.

* The text lists Gemmae, ‘Gems’. It probably refers to the 5 Precious Stones

Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Clears Melancholy, Strengthens and Benefits the Heart

Use:
1. Melancholy affecting the Heart

Dose:
1 dram with Syrup of Apple

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

  • Comment
  • History
  • Research
<
>
The text says ‘malam cordis complexionem ex fumis melancholicus’; Evil complexion of the Heart from Melancholy vapors.
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Back to POWDERS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures