Powder for Epilepsy (De Medicis Pulveribus)

Powder for Epilepsy

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Peony	Paeonia officinalis	2 drams
Mountain Sea Holly	Eryngium spp.	3 drams
Castoreum	Castoreum	4 scruples
White Bryony	Bryonia dioica	1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Settles Wind, stops Spasms

Use:

1. Epilepsy, Convulsions
2. related Wind diseases

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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