Potion to Procure Sleep
Western
Wirtzung
Beat them together, tie in a cloth and steep for 6 hours in 5 ounce of Water of Water Lillies, then press out strongly.
Clears Heat, eases Pain, promotes Sleep
Insomnia; used for Insomnia during Frenzy or with marked Heat.
1 oz., up to 3 oz., taken 2 hours before dinner or bed.
This would generally not be prescribed today. It should be used with caution if it were used, and is not suitable for the young, old, weak or pregnant.
This is a strong medicine to promote Sleep and is one of the few medicines where Mandrake is prescribed internally. It is a symptomatic medicine, used only in severe cases to promote Rest and Sleep. The underlying condition must be treated.
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Tradition:
Western
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Wirtzung
Herb NamePoppy seedMandrake root Henbane seed Saffron |
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Preparation:
Beat them together, tie in a cloth and steep for 6 hours in 5 ounce of Water of Water Lillies, then press out strongly.
Function:
Clears Heat, eases Pain, promotes Sleep
Use:
Insomnia; used for Insomnia during Frenzy or with marked Heat.
Dose:
1 oz., up to 3 oz., taken 2 hours before dinner or bed.
Cautions:
This would generally not be prescribed today. It should be used with caution if it were used, and is not suitable for the young, old, weak or pregnant.
Modifications:
This is a strong medicine to promote Sleep and is one of the few medicines where Mandrake is prescribed internally. It is a symptomatic medicine, used only in severe cases to promote Rest and Sleep. The underlying condition must be treated.
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