Antidotum Epilepticus (Nicholas)
Antidotum Epilepticus
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | 27 dr., 3 scr. ea. |
| Saffron | Crocus sativus | 18 dr., 2 scr. ea. |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | 9 dr., 1 scr. ea. |
| Cassia Wood | Cinnamonum cassia | sufficient |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | |
| Gentian | Gentiana lutea | |
| Selinum seed * | Selinum palustre * | |
| Opium | Papaver somniferum | |
| White Pepper | Piper nigrum | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Honey | Mel |
* Listed here in the source text is Seminis Selini, probably referring to Selinum palustre (syn. Peucedanum montanum) or a related species. Indian Spikenard can be used as a substitute.
Preparation:
Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary
Function:
Moves Qi, clears Heat and Inflammation, eases Pain, stops Cough
Use:
1. Epilepsy
2. Catarrh
3. Chronic Cough
4. Stomach pain
5. Liver pain
6. Pleurisy
7. Kidney pain
8. Colic
9. Intestinal pain
10. Hemoptysis with pain
Dose:
as much as a Hazelnut with warm water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Poppy seed can be used in place of Opium in this formula.
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