Powder for Epilepsy of Philon
Powder for Epilepsy of Philon
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Peony seed | Paeonia officinalis | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Peony root | Paeonia officinalis | 2 drams ea. |
| Oregano | Oreganum vulgare | 1 dram ea. |
| Calamint | Calamintha officinalis | 3 drams ea. |
| Ambrosia | Ambrosia spp. | |
| Balm | Melissa officinalis | |
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinale | |
| Mint | Mentha arvensis | |
| Marjoram | Oreganum marjorana | |
| Rosemary flower | Rosmarinus officinalis | |
| Betony | Betonica officinalis | |
| Balsamita * | Mentha aquatica | |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Galangal | Alpina officinarum | |
| Siler Montane | Siler montanum | |
| Lavender | Lavendula officinalis | |
| Agnus Castus flowers | Vitex agnus-castus | |
| Coriander prepared | Coriandrum sativum | |
| Cumin prepared | Cuminum cyminum | |
| Pepper | Piper nigrum | |
| Pyrethrum | Anacyclus pyrethrum | |
| Seseleos | Siler montanum | |
| Rue seed | Ruta graveolens | |
| Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | |
| Licorice juice | Succus Glycyrrhiza |
* Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita),
** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in vinegar, then drying.
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Regulates Qi, settles Wind, clears Damp, benefits Brain and Nerves
Use:
1. Epilepsy
2. Convulsions
3. Vertigo
4. Dizziness
5. other Wind diseases
Dose:
1–2 drams taken in broth
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.
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