Species de Gemmis Cordiales Temperate
Temperate Cordial Powder of Gems
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Margarita | 6 drams | |
Sericii usta | ||
Corallum rubrum | ||
Corallum album | 2 drams ea. | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Os Cordis Cervii | ||
Angelica archangelica | ||
Salvia hemotodes | ||
Centaurea behen | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
Bambusae silicae | 1 dram ea. | |
Hyacinthus | ||
Smaragdus | ||
Sapphirus | 1⁄2 dram ea. | |
Crocus sativus | 1⁄2 scruple | |
Aurum | ||
Argentum | 10 of each | |
Ambre gris | ||
Moschus | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
Preparation:
Prepare the stones (either by levigation or burning); powder the herbs, mix in the Stones and Gems in fine powder, adding the Gold and Silver leaves and Ambergris and Musk at the end.
Function:
Strengthens the Heart and Brain
Use:
1. Heart weakness
2. Palpitations
3. Arrhythmias
4. Consumption
5. Melancholy
6. Strengthens the Natural, Vital and Animal Spirits
Dose:
1⁄2–1 scruple, taken mixed with a suitable electuary, or with Honey
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. In European practice, the Behens were commonly replaced with roots of Avens and Tormentil.
Similar Formulas:
Warming Powder of Gems (Mesue)
Cooling Powder of Gems (Species de Gemmis Frigidii)
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