Pulvis Albus
The White Powder
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Bezoar | ||
|
Succinum | ||
|
Corallum rubrum | ||
|
Margarita | ||
|
Lapis Cancri |
1 oz. ea. | |
|
Cancer |
2 oz. ea. |
Preparation:
Powder each very well separately, then mix. The stones are to be levigated with Rose water.
Function:
Clears Heat, Resists Poison, calms the Heart and Spirit
Use:
1. Infectious and Epidemic Disease
2. Spotted Fevers including Measles and Small Pox
3. Heat, Fever, Restlessness in children
4. Diarrhea associated with Fever
5. Used to kill worms also.
Dose:
1⁄2–1 scruple for an adult; 6–12 grains for an infant.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Commonly only 1 dram of Bezoar would be added to 1 or 2 ounces of the powder
2. Another version used Bezoar Animale prepared from Deer horn instead of true Bezoar
Similar Formulas:
Similar to The Countess of Kent’s Powder, this was reckoned stronger, primarily due to the large dose of Bezoar..
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