Electuary for Paralysis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Preparation:

Powder, mix with 16 ounces of Spirit of Wine, then add 8 ounces of Honey to form a Confection. In Winter, add 2 drams of Long Pepper.

Function:

Clears Cold, stops Wind, strengthens the Liver and Spleen

Use:

1. Paralysis
2. Dead Palsy (Paralysis without feeling)

Dose:

1–2 spoonfuls each morning

Comment:

This listed by Wirtzung under the section on “Dead Palsy”. The Dead Palsy “does suddenly take away the free motion and action of a part of mans body particularly, or wholly, and makes it dead and insensible. We do call the same a resolution of the Sinews, or a Dead Palsy, and them that be troubled with it, Paralyticos” … “This is marvelous much commended for a special remedy”. (Wirtzung, 1598)

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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