Powder of Gems for Palpitations (Wirtzung)

Powder of Gems for Palpitation

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum	5 grains ea.
Jacinth (Zircon)	Hyacinthus	3 grains
Emerald	Smaragdus	1⁄2 dram
Sapphire	Sapphirus
Filed Gold	Aurum
Pearl	Margarita

Preparation:

Levigate the stones very finely with Rose water, then form a powder

Function:

Clears Heat, calms the Heart and Spirit, regulates the Heart

Use:

Used for frequent Palpitations

Dose:

1⁄2 dram is taken as a dose, mixed with Rose and Bugloss water, and a little vinegar

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Wirtzung said this was used if ‘panting of the Heart comes too often’.

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