Pulvis Cordis Refrigerans
Powder to Cool the Heart
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Augustana
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Lycopsis arvensis | ||
|
Borago officinalis | ||
|
Melissa officinalis |
1⁄2 handful ea. | |
|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
|
Santalum album | ||
|
Santalum citrinum | ||
|
Rosa gallica |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Citrus medica | ||
|
Rumex acetosa | ||
|
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
|
Eugenia caryophyllus |
1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
|
Granatum | ||
|
Hyacinthus | ||
|
Sapphirus | ||
|
Sardinus | ||
|
Smaragdus |
1 dram ea. | |
|
Doronicum hookeri | ||
|
Salvia hemotodes | ||
|
Centaurea behen | ||
|
Succinum | ||
|
Os Cordis Cervii |
4 scruples ea. | |
|
Margarita | ||
|
Corallum rubrum | ||
|
Corallum album | ||
|
Tabasheer (‘Spodium’) |
Bambusae silicae |
1⁄2 dram ea. |
|
Crocus sativus |
1⁄2 scruple | |
|
Camphora |
6 grains | |
|
Moschus |
3 grains |
Preparation:
Powder; the stones must be finely levigated with Rose water until extremely fine. The herbs are powdered together, then the stones are added, lastly adding the Camphor and Musk.
Function:
Clears Heart Fire, Calms the Heart and Spirit
Use:
1. Palpitations
2. Syncope
3. Melancholy
4. Heart disorders including Arrhythmias from Heat
5. Strengthens Vital Faculty
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle such as Syrup of Rose or of Violet
Cautions:
None noted
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