Pulvis Cordis Refrigerans
Powder to Cool the Heart

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Augustana

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Bugloss fl ower	Lycopsis arvensis
Borage fl ower	Borago officinalis
Balm	Melissa officinalis	1⁄2 handful ea.
Red Sandalwood	Pterocarpus santalinus
White Sandalwood	Santalum album
Yellow Sandalwood	Santalum citrinum
Rose	Rosa gallica	2 drams ea.
Citron peel	Citrus medica
Sorrel seed	Rumex acetosa
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Garnet	Granatum
Jacinth	Hyacinthus
Sapphire	Sapphirus
Carnelian	Sardinus
Emerald	Smaragdus	1 dram ea.
Doronicum	Doronicum hookeri
Red Behen	Salvia hemotodes
White Behen	Centaurea behen
Amber	Succinum
Bone of a Stag’s Heart	Os Cordis Cervii	4 scruples ea.
Pearl	Margarita
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
White Coral	Corallum album
Tabasheer (‘Spodium’)	Bambusae silicae	1⁄2 dram ea.
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus	1⁄2 scruple
Camphor	Camphora	6 grains
Musk	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

Modifications:

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