Powder for Madness (Rondeletius)

Pulvis ad Phrenitidem
Powder for Madness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Rondeletius

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Coriander seed	Coriandrum sativum	2 drams
Water Lily flower	Nymphea alba	3 drams
Violet flower	Viola odorata	2 drams ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica	1 dram ea.
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa	1 1⁄2 drams
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum	2 scruples
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Red Sandalwood	Pterocarpus santalinus

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clear Heat, Calms the Mind and Spirit

Use:

1. Madness, Frenzy
2. Any case where heat aggravates the Mind and Spirit

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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