Electuary of Great Virtue for Vertigo

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

A Choice Collection of Rare Secrets and Experiments in Philosophy, George Hartman, 1682

Herb Name Conserve of Peony flowers Peony roots Peony seeds White Amber prepared Coral prepared Pearl prepared

Latin Paeonia officinalis Paeonia officinalis Paeonia officinalis  Succinum Corallum rubrum  Margarita Amount 6 oz. 1 oz. 2 drams 2 1⁄2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Make an Electuary with Syrup of Coral (or some other suitable Syrup)

Function:

Stops Wind, settles the Mind and Nerves

Use:

1. Vertigo
2. Dizzyness
3. may be used for Childhood Epilepsy

Dose:

1 1⁄2–2 drams (for an adult) morning and evening

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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