Pulvis Cancri
Powder of Crabs

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

River Crayfish burnt  

Cineris Cancrorum fluviatilium

10 drams

Gentian

Gentiana lutea

1⁄2 oz.

Rosemary 

Rosmarinus officinalis

1 dram

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

2 drams

Lapis lazuli prepared

Lapis Azureus praeparata

2 scruples

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Mind

Use:

1. Lyconthropy (delusion of being an animal, especially a wolf)
2. Raving
3. Madness

Dose:

1–2 drams morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


This formula was listed for Lycanthropicis. Lycanthropy means Wolfman, or Werewolf, however, in the present context it will refer to the madness associated with the delusion of being an animal, particularly a Wolf. This is related to the trdaitional folklore of Werewolves.

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