Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Sage	Salvia officinalis	2 oz.
Lavender	Lavendula officinalis
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Mint	Mentha arvensis	1 oz. ea.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
White Ginger *	Zingiber officinalis
Grains of Paradise	Aframomum melegueta
Zedoary	Curcuma zedoaria
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Calamus	Acorus calamus	2 drams
Juniper berry	Juniperus communis	3 drams
Peony seed	Paeonia officinalis	1⁄2 oz.

* White Ginger can refer to Hedychium coronarium. Regular Ginger can be used in its place.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Nerves

Use:

1. Paralysis
2. Vertigo
3. Related Wind diseases

Dose:

1 dram morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

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