Powder for Madness (2) (Rondeletius)

Pulvis ad Phrenitidem
Powder for Madness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Rondeletius

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Violet flower	Viola odorata	1 oz. ea.
Water Lily flower	Nymphea alba	1⁄2 oz.
Rose	Rosa gallica	2 drams ea.
Camomile	Matricaria recutita	1 scruple ea.
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Poppy capsule	Papaver somniferum
Mandrake root bark	Mandragora officinalis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Dill seed	Anethum graveolens
Cochineal	Coccinus

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clear Heat, Calm the Mind and Nerves

Use:

1. Madness, Frenzy
2. Mental illness associated with excess Heat

Dose:

1–2 scruples

Cautions:

This contains Mandrake and Poppy capsule so is a strong medicine. In many countries this would be illegal to use. If used it should be used cautiously and overdose and long-term use avoided.

Modifications:

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