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Antidotum Epilepticus

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name
Spikenard, Indian
Sa
ffron

Ginger
Cassia Wood
Long Pepper
Gentian

Selinum seed *
Opium
White Pepper
Aniseed
Honey

Latin
Nardostachys jatamansi
Crocus sativus

Zingiber o
fficinalis
Cinnamonum cassia
Piper longum

Gentiana lutea
Selinum palustre *
Papaver somniferum
Piper nigrum
Pimpinella anisum
Mel

Amount




27 drams, 3 scr. ea.

18 drams, 2 scr. ea.


9 drams, 1 scr. ea.

sufficient

* 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. Epilepsy2. 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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