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Pulvis Cancri
Powder of Crabs


Tradition:
Western / Unani

Source / Author:
Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name
River Crayfish burnt  
Gentian
Rosemary 

Tabasheer
Lapis lazuli prepared

Latin
Cineris Cancrorum fluviatilium
Gentiana lutea

Rosmarinus officinalis
Bambusae silicae
Lapis Azureus praeparata
Amount
10 drams
1⁄2 oz.
1 dram
2 drams
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:

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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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