Tincture for Vertigo

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas	1 handful ea.
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris	1⁄2 handful ea.
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Betony	Betonica officinalis	1 pugil ea.
Rosemary flowers	Rosmarinus officinalis	3 scruples ea.
Lavender flowers	Lavendula officinalis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	4 scruples ea.
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	2 drams
Peony root	Paeonia officinalis	2 scruples
Hog Fennel	Peucedanum officinale	1⁄2 dram
Squill	Scilla maritima	1 scruple
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha

Preparation:

Infuse in Spiritum Vitae (ie. Brandy, or 40–60% alcohol), enough to cover by 4 finger- breadths.

Function:

Regulates Qi, settles Wind, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Vertigo
2. Dizziness
3. may be useful for Meniere’s Disease and Tinnitus

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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