Powder for Epilepsy

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545

Herb Name Peony Mountain Sea Holly Castoreum White Bryony

Latin Paeonia officinalis Eryngium spp. Castoreum Bryonia dioica Amount 2 drams 3 drams 4 scruples 1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Settles Wind, stops Spasms

Use:

1. Epilepsy, Convulsions
2. related Wind diseases

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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