Vigorous Cakes
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Wirtzung
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Margarita | 3 drams | |
Sapphirus | ||
Granatum | ||
Smaragdus | 1 dram ea. | |
Hyacinthus | 3 drams | |
Corallum rubrum | ||
Corallum album | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Rosa gallica | 1 dram | |
Aurum | ||
Argentum | 4 each |
Preparation:
Levigates the stones well with Rose water, then mixed with the powdered Rose, and lastly, beat in the Gold and Silver leaf, and mix well. Add 2 drams of this powder to 3 oz. of Sugar dissolved in Rose water, and form thin cakes or wafers
Function:
Clears Heat, settles the Heart, Mind and Spirit, regulates the Heart
Use:
1. Palpitations
2. Calms the mind and spirit, promotes cheerfulness
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram, once or twice daily as needed
Cautions:
1. Gem formulas are dangerous if the stones are not very finely reduced by being levigated with Rose water.
2. Emerald contains beryllium which is toxic. Substitutes should be used
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