Confection for Dizziness and Vertigo

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Wirtzung

Herb Name

Currants
Licorice
Bugloss water
Endive water

preserved Chebulic Myrobalan
preserved Emblic Myrobalan
Honey of Roses
Sugar

Latin


Ribes nigrum
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Anchusa officinalis
Chicorium endiva

Terminalia chebula
Emblica o
fficinalis
Mel Rosata
Saccharum

Amount


1 pound


6 oz. ea.

6 oz. ea.

5 oz. ea.
Decoct the Currants and Licorice in the Bugloss and Endive Water, then strain and press, then add the rest, decoct until thick, strain, and when almost cold add the following in fine Powder:

Herb Name

Cinnamon
preserved Nutmeg
Aloeswood
Clove
Fennel seed
Aniseed
Conserve of Roses

Latin


Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Myristica fragrans
Aquillaria agallocha
Eugenia caryophyllus
Foeniculum vulgare
Pimpinella anisum

Rosa gallica

Amount



1 oz. ea.

1 dram ea.


1⁄2 dram ea.
2
1⁄2 ounces

Preparation:


Form into a confection as described

Function:


Benefits the Liver, calms Wind, stops Spasms

Use:


Used specifically for Dizziness and Vertigo associated with Liver weakness and internal Wind; it may be used for various other similar conditions when associated with Liver deficiency. It is especially good for the old, weak, and chronic cases.

Dose:


As much as a Walnut

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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