Species Contra Apoplexiam
Powder Against Apoplexy (2)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Zwelfer (Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697)

Herb Name Doronicum root Peony root Costus root Rosemary flower Lavender flower Siler Montane seed Clove Basil seed Peony seed Aniseed Coriander seed Lesser Cardamon Cinnamon Nutmeg Clove Cubeb Aloeswood White Amber Oil of Rose wood

Latin Doronicum hookeri Peonia officinalis Saussurea lappa Rosmarinus officinalis Lavendula officinalis Siler montanum Ocinum gratissimum Peonia officinalis Pimpinella anisum Coriandrum sativum Elettaria cardamomum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Eugenia caryophyllus Piper cubeba Aquillaria agallocha Succinum alba Amount 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams each 1 1⁄2 oz. each 1 1⁄2 drams each 2 drams each 1 1⁄2 drams each 2 drams 1 scruple

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Apoplexy2. Epilepsy
3. Vertgio
4. Dizziness
5. other Wind diseases

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is an expanded version of Powder Against Apoplexy (1) of Zwelfer.
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