Powder for Childhood Epilepsy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius

Herb Name Peony seed Nutmeg Lavender flowers Amber

Latin Peonia officinalis Myristica fragrans Lavendula officinalis Succinum Amount 1 1⁄2 drams 1⁄2 dram 1 pugil 2 scruples

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Settles Wind, stops Spasm, calms the Mind and Nerves

Use:

1. Childhood Epilepsy
2. Childhood Convulsions not associated with Fever

Dose:

1⁄2–1 scruple for a child; 1⁄2 dram for an adult. This was to be used by applying to the forehead, and to the sutures of the skull.

Cautions:

None noted

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