Potion for Headache (Galen)

Potion for Headache

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	equal parts
Rue	Ruta graveolens
Lovage	Levisticum officinale
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum

Preparation:

Infuse in wine and add honey

Function:

Stops Wind, clears Cold and Damp, moves the Blood

Use:

Headache

Dose:

a small cupful twice or thrice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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