Decoction to Warm the Head

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Sage	Salvia officinalis	1⁄2 handful ea.
Peony	Paeonia officinalis	2 drams
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 oz.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota	3 drams ea.
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction

Function:

Settles Wind, clears Damp and Phlegm, Calms the Nerves

Use:

1. Headache
2. Migraine
3. Epilepsy
4. Apoplexy

Dose:

3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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