Aqua Apoplectica
Apoplectic Water (Spirit)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Sennertus

Herb Name Lily of the Valley flower Lavender Cubeb Cinnamon Mace Nutmeg Galangal Mistletoe Peony root

Latin Convallaria majalis Lavendula officinalis Piper cubeba Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Myristica fragrans Alpina officinarum Viscum alba Paeonia officinalis Amount sufficient 1⁄2 oz. ea. 6 drams ea.

Preparation:

Steep a sufficient amount of Lilly of the Valley flowers in 6 lbs. of the Rhenish Wine for 14 days; then distill. Infuse the remaining herbs in this water. Digest for 14 days in a closed vessel; then distill in B.M.

Function:

Settles Wind, Clears Damp, Stops Spasms

Use:

1. Apoplexy
2. Epilepsy
3. May be useful for other wind diseases

Dose:

1 spoonful

Cautions:

Not used in Heat conditions

Modifications:

Salmon said it is better if Lime tree flowers are added

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