Pulvis Mentis Imbecillatus
Powder for Mental Weakness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Grulingus

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Fennel seed

Foeniculum vulgare

Coriander seed prepared

Coriandrum sativum

2 1⁄2 drams ea.

Rue seed

Ruta graveolens

Florentine Orris

Iris florentina

1⁄2 dram ea.

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Rose

Rosa gallica

1 scruple ea.

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Mace

Myristica fragrans

Cardamon

Elettaria cardamomum

1 dram ea.

Peony root

Paeonia officinalis

2 drams

Cubeb

Piper cubeba

1 1⁄2 drams

White Sugar

Saccharum

1 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Benefits the Mind and Heart, promotes circulation, regulates Qi

Use:

1. Used for Mental Debility or Mental Deficiency,
2. Melancholy

Dose:

1 dram in Balm water or some other suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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