Pulvis Capitalis Calidus
Powder to Warm the Head

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Calamint

Calamintha officinalis

Citron peel

Citrus medica

Marjoram

Oreganum marjorana

Stoechas

Lavendula stoechas

Betony

Betonica officinalis

Clove

Eugenia caryophyllus

Juniper gum

Juniperus communis

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms the Head, clears Cold Phlegm

Use:

1. Catarrh
2. Other conditions associated with Cold Phlegm of the head

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Juniper berry or Mastic could replace Juniper gum.

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