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Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name
Pellitory
Siler Montane
Stoechas
Agaric
Cardamon
Hyssop
Round Birthwort
Asphodel
Licorice
Balsam fruit
Peony

Latin
Anacyclus pyrethrum
Siler trilobum
Lavendula stoechas
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis
Elettaria cardamomum
Hyssopus o
fficinale
Aristolchia rotunda
Asphodelus spp.
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Commiphora opobalsamum
Paeonia o
fficinalis

Amount


10 drams ea.
5 drams







2 drams ea.

Preparation:
Decoct equal parts of Squill juice and Honey, then add the rest in powder to form a confection (normally 4 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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