Powder to Warm the Head (Bononiense)

Pulvis Capitalis Calidus
Powder to Warm the Head

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium	2 drams ea.
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis
Citron peel	Citrus medica
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Juniper gum	Juniperus communis

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms the Head, clears Cold Phlegm

Use:

1. Catarrh
2. Other conditions associated with Cold Phlegm of the head

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Juniper berry or Mastic could replace Juniper gum.

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