Powder for Mortal Poison

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	5 drams
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus	4 1⁄2 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Costus	Saussurea lappa	4 drams ea.
Schoenanth	Cymbopogon schoenanthus	2 1⁄2 drams
White Pepper	Piper album	1 1⁄2 drams
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra	1 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Strengthen and Protect the Heart, Resist Poison

Use:

Used against Poisons

Dose:

3 drams with Water of St. Johns wort or Water of Sage, or else with Syrup of Mint.

Cautions:

None noted

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