Pulvis ad Phrenitidem
Powder for Madness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Rondeletius

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Coriander seed

Coriandrum sativum

2 drams

Water Lily flower

Nymphea alba

3 drams

Violet flower

Viola odorata

Rose

Rosa gallica

2 drams ea.

Lettuce seed

Lactuosa sativa

Poppy seed

Papaver somniferum

1 dram ea.

Red Coral

Corallum rubrum

1 1⁄2 drams

Red Sandalwood

Pterocarpus santalinus

2 scruples

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clear Heat, Calms the Mind and Spirit

Use:

1. Madness, Frenzy
2. Any case where heat aggravates the Mind and Spirit

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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