Powder to Warm the Head

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Rondeletius

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	2 drams ea.
Cochineal	Coccinus
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 dram ea.
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Rose	Rosa gallica
Rosemary fl ower	Rosmarinus officinalis
Camomile	Matricaria recutita	1⁄2 dram ea.
Schoenanth	Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Celtic Spikenard	Valeriana celtica	1⁄2 scruple ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms the Head, clears Cold and Phlegm, stops Wind

Use:

Cold diseases of the Head:
1. Mental Dullness
2. Lethargy
3. Headache
4. Vertigo
5. Catarrh

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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