Confection for Dizziness and Vertigo

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Currants	Ribes nigrum	1 pound
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Bugloss water	Anchusa officinalis
Endive water	Chicorium endiva
preserved Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
preserved Emblic Myrobalan	Emblica officinalis	6 oz. ea.
Honey of Roses	Mel Rosata
Sugar	Saccharum	5 oz. ea.

Decoct the Currants and Licorice in the Bugloss and Endive Water, then strain and press, then add the rest, decoct until thick, strain, and when almost cold add the following in fine Powder:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
preserved Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1 oz. ea.
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1 dram ea.
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1⁄2 dram ea.
Conserve of Roses	Rosa gallica	2 1⁄2 ounces

Preparation:

Form into a confection as described

Function:

Benefits the Liver, calms Wind, stops Spasms

Use:

Used specifically for Dizziness and Vertigo associated with Liver weakness and internal Wind; it may be used for various other similar conditions when associated with Liver deficiency. It is especially good for the old, weak, and chronic cases.

Dose:

As much as a Walnut

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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