Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Pellitory Siler Montane Stoechas Agaric Cardamon Hyssop Round Birthwort Asphodel Licorice Balsam fruit Peony

Latin Anacyclus pyrethrum Siler trilobum Lavendula stoechas Fomitopsis officinalis Elettaria cardamomum Hyssopus officinale Aristolchia rotunda Asphodelus spp. Glycyrrhiza glabra Commiphora opobalsamum Paeonia officinalis Amount 10 drams ea. 5 drams 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoct equal parts of Squill juice and Honey, then add the rest in powder to form a confection (normally 3 parts of Syrup to one part powders, by weight).

Function:

Clears Wind and Phlegm, stops Spasm

Use:

1. Epilepsy
2. May be used for other Wind-Phlegm disorders of the Head

Dose:

2–3 drams

Cautions:

Birthwort should be substituted or omitted.

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