Species Contra Apoplexiam
Powder Against Apoplexy (2)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Zwelfer (Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Doronicum root	Doronicum hookeri	1⁄2 oz.
Peony root	Peonia officinalis
Costus root	Saussurea lappa	2 drams ea.
Rosemary fl ower	Rosmarinus officinalis
Lavender fl ower	Lavendula officinalis	1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Siler Montane seed	Siler montanum
Clove Basil seed	Ocinum gratissimum
Peony seed	Peonia officinalis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Coriander seed	Coriandrum sativum	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Lesser Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	2 drams ea.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
White Amber	Succinum alba	2 drams
Oil of Rose wood		1 scruple

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Apoplexy2. Epilepsy
3. Vertgio
4. Dizziness
5. other Wind diseases

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formula:

This is an expanded version of Powder Against Apoplexy (1) of Zwelfer.

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