Confection to Promote Sleep

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea	2 oz. ea.
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Gourd seed	Lagenaria vulgaris
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Mandrake fruit	Mandragora officinalis	1 1⁄4 oz.
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Camomile	Matricaria recutita
Dill seed	Anethum graveolens	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	1 dram
Sugar	Saccharum	12 oz.
Honey of Violet	Mel Violatum	6 oz.

Preparation:

Gently heat the Sugar and Honey together with a little Water of Water Lilly until it has thickened, then when almost cold, mix the rest in fine powder

Function:

Clears Heat, eases Pain, promotes Rest

Use:

1. Insomnia from Heat
2. Frantic people with Restlessness and Insomnia

Dose:

2 drams–1⁄2 oz. It may also be applied externally to the temples, forehead, under the nose and on the pulses.

Cautions:

Avoid overdose.

Modifications:

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