Tincture Against Convulsions
Tinctura Convulsio
Tincture Against Convulsions
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Salmon
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinale | 1 handful ea. |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | 2 drams ea. |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | |
| Stoechas | Lavendula stoechas | 4 drams ea. |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | |
| Calamint | Calamintha officinalis | 3 drams ea. |
| Betony | Betonica officinalis | 6 oz. |
| Calamus | Acorus calamus | |
| Peony root | Peonia officinalis | |
| Parsley root | Petroselinum crispum | |
| Stone Parsley root | Sison amomum | |
| Fennel root | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Butchers Broom root | Ruscus aculeatus | |
| Asparagus root | Asparagus officinale | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Honey | Mel |
Preparation:
Cover with enough Spiritum Vitae (45-60% alcohol) to cover by 4 fingers, then digest for 20 days in B.M., and decant the Tincture.
Function:
moves Qi and Blood, stops Wind, benefits the Brain and Nerves
Use:
1. Convulsions
2. Epilepsy
3. Lethargy
4. Vertigo
5. Dizziness
Dose:
1 spoonful 3 times daily
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
“Excellent against all affections of the Brain and Nerves; it cures Convulsions, Falling Sickness [Epilepsy], Lethargies, and such like diseases”. (Salmon)
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