Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Preparation:

Powder and form a confection with Honey

Function:

Clears Wind, opens Obstructions, Stops Pain

Use:

1. Chronic Headache
2. Epilepsy
3. Wind diseases of the Head
4. Asthma
5. Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
6. Hip and Joint pain, Sciatica
7. Gravel and Stones

Dose:

1 dram
For Headache with decoction of Stoechas
For Asthma with Wine
To promote Menstruation with decoction of Juniper and Fennel
For strong Pain, with decoction of Camomile
For all obstructions, with decoction of Wormwood
For Epilepsy, with decoction of Pellitory
For Hip pain and Sciatica, with decoction of Centaury
For Stones, with decoction of Orris

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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