Decoction to Warm the Head

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Stoechas Betony Sage Peony Raisins Licorice Aniseed Carrot seed Nutmeg

Latin Lavendula stoechas Betonica officinalis Salvia officinalis Paeonia officinalis Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Daucus carrota Myristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams 1 oz. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction

Function:

Settles Wind, clears Damp and Phlegm, Calms the Nerves

Use:

1. Headache
2. Migraine
3. Epilepsy
4. Apoplexy

Dose:

3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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