Pulvis Cordis Refrigerans
Powder to Cool the Heart
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Augustana
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Lycopsis arvensis | ||
Borago officinalis | ||
Melissa officinalis | 1⁄2 handful ea. | |
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
Santalum album | ||
Santalum citrinum | ||
Rosa gallica | 2 drams ea. | |
Citrus medica | ||
Rumex acetosa | ||
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Granatum | ||
Hyacinthus | ||
Sapphirus | ||
Sardinus | ||
Smaragdus | 1 dram ea. | |
Doronicum hookeri | ||
Salvia hemotodes | ||
Centaurea behen | ||
Succinum | ||
Os Cordis Cervii | 4 scruples ea. | |
Margarita | ||
Corallum rubrum | ||
Corallum album | ||
Tabasheer (‘Spodium’) | Bambusae silicae | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
Crocus sativus | 1⁄2 scruple | |
Camphora | 6 grains | |
Moschus | 3 grains |
Preparation:
Powder; the stones must be finely levigated with Rose water until extremely fine. The herbs are powdered together, then the stones are added, lastly adding the Camphor and Musk.
Function:
Clears Heart Fire, Calms the Heart and Spirit
Use:
1. Palpitations
2. Syncope
3. Melancholy
4. Heart disorders including Arrhythmias from Heat
5. Strengthens Vital Faculty
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle such as Syrup of Rose or of Violet
Cautions:
None noted
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