Expert Pills for Epilepsy from Phlegm
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Siler trilobum | ||
Aristolchia spp. | ||
Castoreum | ||
Sal Indii | 4 drams ea. | |
Paeonia officinalis | ||
Trochisci Scillitum | 6 drams ea. | |
Hiera Picra | ||
Lavendula stoechas | ||
Cuscuta europea | 10 drams ea. | |
Polypodium vulgare | 7 drams | |
Fomitopsis officinalis | 12 drams | |
Citrullus colocynthus | 5 drams * | |
Operculina turpethum | 15 drams | |
Terminalia chebula (black) | ||
Terminalia bellerica | ||
Emblica officinalis | 3 drams ea. | |
Lapis Azureus | 13 drams | |
Terminalia chebula (yellow) | ||
Helleborus niger | ||
Ajuga chamaepitys | 8 drams ea. |
* Some version listed 11 drams of Colocynth
Preparation:
Form Pills with Oxymel of Squill
Function:
Clears Phlegm, Settles Wind, stops Convulsions
Use:
1. Epilepsy associated with Wind and Phlegm obstruction
2. Other diseases of the Brain associated with Wind-Phlegm
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Storax and/or Calamus can replace Castoreum in this formula.
Similar Formulas:
See Pills for Epilepsy from Melancholy of Serapion which is similar but more condensed.
Comment:
This is a potent medicine that is well formed. It contains a number of potent medicines to clear Phlegm, along with medicines to calm Wind and settle the Nervous system. The Myrobalans and Peony help strengthen and support Brain function.
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