Aqua Apoplectica
Apoplectic Water (Spirit)
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Sennertus
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Convallaria majalis |
sufficient |
|
|
Lavendula officinalis |
||
|
Piper cubeba |
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|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
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|
Myristica fragrans |
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|
Myristica fragrans |
||
|
Alpina officinarum |
1⁄2 oz. ea. |
|
|
Viscum alba |
||
|
Paeonia officinalis |
6 drams ea. |
Preparation:
Steep a sufficient amount of Lilly of the Valley flowers in 6 lbs. of the Rhenish Wine for 14 days; then distill. Infuse the remaining herbs in this water. Digest for 14 days in a closed vessel; then distill in B.M.
Function:
Settles Wind, Clears Damp, Stops Spasms
Use:
1. Apoplexy
2. Epilepsy
3. May be useful for other wind diseases
Dose:
1 spoonful
Cautions:
Not used in Heat conditions
Modifications:
Salmon said it is better if Lime tree flowers are added

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