Pulvis Mentis Imbecillatus
Powder for Mental Weakness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Grulingus

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Coriander seed prepared	Coriandrum sativum	2 1⁄2 drams ea.
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Florentine Orris	Iris florentina	1⁄2 dram ea.
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Rosemary	Rosmarinus officinalis
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris
Rose	Rosa gallica	1 scruple ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum	1 dram ea.
Peony root	Paeonia officinalis	2 drams
Cubeb	Piper cubeba	1 1⁄2 drams
White Sugar	Saccharum	1 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Benefits the Mind and Heart, promotes circulation, regulates Qi

Use:

1. Used for Mental Debility or Mental Deficiency,
2. Melancholy

Dose:

1 dram in Balm water or some other suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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