Powder for Melancholy (Quercetan)

Powder for Melancholy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Quercetan, Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	1 oz.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1 dram ea.
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	2 scruples
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	6 drams
Crystals of Tartar	Potassium Bitartrate	1 1⁄2 oz.
Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

A gentle purge of Melancholy; used for mild or acute cases of Melancholy, or Melancholy in a weak or sensitive person.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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