Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Pellitory	Anacyclus pyrethrum
Siler Montane	Siler trilobum
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas	10 drams ea.
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis	5 drams
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia rotunda
Asphodel	Asphodelus spp.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Balsam fruit	Commiphora opobalsamum
Peony	Paeonia officinalis	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoct equal parts of Squill juice and Honey, then add the rest in powder to form a confection (normally 3 parts of Syrup to one part powders, by weight).

Function:

Clears Wind and Phlegm, stops Spasm

Use:

1. Epilepsy
2. May be used for other Wind-Phlegm disorders of the Head

Dose:

2–3 drams

Cautions:

Birthwort should be substituted or omitted.

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