Tincture for Apoplexy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Mylius (Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Peony seed	Paeonia officinalis
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Coriander prepared	Coriandrum sativum
Mistletoe	Viscum alba	2 drams ea.
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Long Pepper	Piper longum	1 scruple ea.
Rosemary fl ower	Rosmarinus officinalis
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	½ dram ea.
Sugar	Saccharum	sufficient

Preparation:

Infuse in Wine or Spirit of Convallaria; traditionally Malago wine distilled from Lily of the Valley was used.

Function:

Warms, promotes Circulation, clears Wind

Use:

“It is powerful against the Apoplexy, Falling Sickness [Epilepsy], Vertigo, Migraine, Carus, Lethargy, Palsy [Paralysis], Convulsions, and loss of Memory”. (Salmon)
1. Apoplexy
2. May be used for other Wind diseases such as Epilepsy and Vertigo

Dose:

1 spoonful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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