Cakes of Pearl and Gold

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Peony seed peeled	Paeonia officinalis	1⁄4 oz.
Pearl	Margarita	1⁄2 dram
Mace	Myristica fragrans	1 scruple
Gold leaves	Aurum	4
White Sugar	Saccharum album	4 oz.

Preparation:

Dissolve the Sugar in an appropriate water (Rose, Balm, Betony etc.) over a gentle heat, add the rest in powder, and form little cakes

Function:

Clears Wind and Heat, calms the Mind and Nerves, stops Spasms

Use:

1. Epilepsy
2. Childhood Convulsions

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Peony root can be used in place of Peony seed

This is a variation of Manus Christi, made with Sugar dissolved in Rose water to which Pearl is added, and little cakes or troches are formed.

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