Tincture Producing Sleep
Tinctura Somnum Producens
Tincture Producing Sleep
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrake bark | Mandragora officinalis | 1 1⁄2 drams |
| Poppy root | Papaver somniferum | |
| Henbane seed | Hyoscyamus niger | 2 drams ea. |
| Black Poppy seed | Papaver somniferum nigrum | 1⁄2 oz. |
| Winter Cherry seed | Physalis alkekengi | 1 scruple |
| Opium | Opium | |
| Camomile | Matricaria recutita | 1⁄2 handful ea. |
| Violet flower | Viola odorata |
Preparation:
Form a tincture by covering with 4 finger-breadths of alcohol.
Function:
clears Heat, calms the Mind, eases Pain, promotes Rest
Use:
1. Insomnia
2. Restlessness
3. Pain
4. Used as an anesthetic for minor surgery, cauterisation, amputation, tooth extraction etc
Dose:
Mix with Nightshade water and apply warm to the wrists and temples. No doubt, small doses were also used internally.
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously
Modifications:
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