Powder for Epilepsy (Quincy)

Powder for Epilepsy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Quincy (A Complete English Dispensatory, John Quincy, 1782)

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Wild Valerian root Valeriana sylvestris equal parts
Peony root Paeonia officinalis

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates Qi, stops Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, calms Spasms

Use:

1. Epilepsy
2. Convulsions
3. other Wind diseases

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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