Powder for Migraine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Alexander Benedicti

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Labrusca (Sour Grape) *	Vitis labrusca
Coriander prepared	Coriandrum sativum	1⁄2 dram ea.
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Rose	Rosa gallica	2 scruples ea.

* Labrusca is probably Vitis labrusca (syn. V. bracteata), the Sour or Wild Grape. Some older texts state that this is simply unripe Grapes.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, settles Wind, eases Pain

Use:

1. Migraine
2. Headache from Wind and Heat

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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