Species de Gemmis Cordiales Temperate
Temperate Cordial Powder of Gems
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
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Margarita |
6 drams |
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Sericii usta |
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Corallum rubrum |
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Corallum album |
2 drams ea. |
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Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
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Eugenia caryophyllus |
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Os Cordis Cervii |
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Angelica archangelica |
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Salvia hemotodes |
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Centaurea behen |
1 1⁄2 drams ea. |
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Aquillaria agallocha |
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Bambusae silicae |
1 dram ea. |
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Hyacinthus |
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Smaragdus |
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Sapphirus |
1⁄2 dram ea. |
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Crocus sativus |
1⁄2 scruple |
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Aurum |
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Argentum |
10 of each |
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Ambre gris |
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Moschus |
1⁄2 dram ea. |
Preparation:
Prepare the stones (either by levigation or burning); powder the herbs, mix in the Stones and Gems in fine powder, adding the Gold and Silver leaves and Ambergris and Musk at the end.
Function:
Strengthens the Heart and Brain
Use:
1. Heart weakness
2. Palpitations
3. Arrhythmias
4. Consumption
5. Melancholy
6. Strengthens the Natural, Vital and Animal Spirits
Dose:
1⁄2–1 scruple, taken mixed with a suitable electuary, or with Honey
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. In European practice, the Behens were commonly replaced with roots of Avens and Tormentil.
Similar Formulas:
Warming Powder of Gems (Mesue)
Cooling Powder of Gems (Species de Gemmis Frigidii)
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