Emperor’s Powder Against the Plague

Pulvis Imperator Contra Pestilentialis
Emperor’s Powder Against the Plague

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Pimpernel root Pimpinella saxifraga equal parts
Gentian Gentiana lutea
Tormentil Potentilla tormentilla
Bistort Polygonum bistorta
Rue Ruta graveolens
Wormwood Artemisia absinthum
Walnut Jugulans regia
Garnet prepared Granatum
Juniper berries Juniperus communis

Preparation:

Prepare the Garnet; powder the herbs finely and mix in the Garnet. It can be made into a confection with Rose Vinegar and Honey.

Function:

Clears Heat, Resists Poison

Use:

Preservative against infection during Epidemics and Plague

Dose:

1–2 scruples, usually taken on a piece of toast; 1⁄2–1 dram of the confection

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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