Powder Against Apoplexy (1) (Zwelfer)
Pulvis Antiapoplecticus
Powder Against Apoplexy
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Zwelfer (Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Doronicum | Doronicum hookeri | 1 oz. |
| Sweet Costus root | Inula racemosa | 3 drams ea. |
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | 2 drams ea. |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Cubeb | Piper cubeba | 1 1⁄2 drams |
| Coriander | Coriandrum sativum | 1 scruple ea. |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| White Amber | Succinum alba | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Citron seed | Citrus medica | |
| Distilled Cinnamon oil | Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
Preparation:
Powder the herbs, add the Amber in fine powder, then add the Cinnamon oil, mix well, allow to dry, then powder and keep for use.
Function:
Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, benefits the Brain and Nerves
Use:
1. Apoplexy
2. Epilepsy
3. Vertigo
Dose:
1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, or 2 scruples.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
See the Powder Against Apoplexy (2) of Zwelfer which is an expanded version of this formula
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