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Pulvis ad Phrenitidem
Powder for Madness

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Rondeletius

Herb Name
Violet flower
Water Lily flower
Rose
Camomile
White Poppy seed
Poppy capsule
Mandrake root bark
Aniseed
Dill seed
Cochineal
Latin
Viola odorata
Nymphea alba
Rosa gallica
Matricaria recutita
Papaver somniferum
Papaver somniferum
Mandragora officinalis
Pimpinella anisum
Anethum graveolens
Coccinus
Amount

1 oz. each
1⁄2 oz.



2 drams each


1 scruple each

Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Clear Heat, Calm the Mind and Nerves

Use:
1. Madness, Frenzy
2. Mental illness associated with excess Heat

Dose:
1–2 scruples

Cautions:
This contains Mandrake and Poppy capsule so is a strong medicine. In many countries this would be illegal to use. If used it should be used cautiously and overdose and long-term use avoided.

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