Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Anacyclus pyrethrum | ||
|
Siler trilobum | ||
|
Lavendula stoechas |
10 drams ea. | |
|
Fomitopsis officinalis |
5 drams | |
|
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
|
Hyssopus officinale | ||
|
Aristolchia rotunda | ||
|
Asphodelus spp. | ||
|
Glycyrrhiza glabra | ||
|
Commiphora opobalsamum | ||
|
Paeonia officinalis |
2 drams ea. |
Preparation:
Decoct equal parts of Squill juice and Honey, then add the rest in powder to form a confection (normally 3 parts of Syrup to one part powders, by weight).
Function:
Clears Wind and Phlegm, stops Spasm
Use:
1. Epilepsy
2. May be used for other Wind-Phlegm disorders of the Head
Dose:
2–3 drams
Cautions:
Birthwort should be substituted or omitted.
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