Pulvis Cordiales,
or Pulvis Cardiales Magnus
Cordial Powder,
or Greater Cordial Powder
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Margarita | ||
|
Bambusa spp | ||
|
Granatum | ||
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
|
Potentilla tormentilla |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Terra Armenius | ||
|
Santalum album | ||
|
Santalum citrinum | ||
|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
|
Eboris | ||
|
Cornu Monocerus |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Hyacinthus (Zircon) | ||
|
Sapphirus | ||
|
Corallum rubrum | ||
|
Corallum album | ||
|
Valeriana officinalis | ||
|
Dictamnus albus | ||
|
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
|
Aquillaria agallocha |
1 dram ea. | |
|
Terra Sigillata |
5 scruples | |
|
Serici usta |
2 scruples | |
|
Cervus spp. |
1⁄2 dram | |
|
Salvia hemotodes | ||
|
Centaurea behen |
2 scruples ea. | |
|
Aurum |
5 | |
|
Moschus | ||
|
Ambre gris |
10 grains ea. |
Preparation:
Form a powder, according to Art. The stones should be powdered, then levigated with Rose water, then dried and powdered. The herbs may all be powdered together, then the levigated stones are added. Finally, the Musk, Ambergris and Gold leaves are added and mixed well.
Function:
Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Heart and Spirit, Strengthens
Use:
1. protects during Epidemics
2. stops Fever, clears Poison,
3. protects the Heart during Fevers
4. strengthens the Heart, Spirit and Brain and comfort the Natural, Vital and Animal Spirits.
5. It is restorative after Chronic Illness, and is good for Melancholy.
Dose:
1 scruple–1⁄2 dram in a suitable Cordial vehicle.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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