Powder for Epilepsy of Philon

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Peony seed Peony root Oregano Calamint Ambrosia Balm Hyssop Mint Marjoram Rosemary flower Betony Balsamita * Sage Clove Cinnamon Nutmeg Aniseed Fennel seed Cardamon Galangal Siler Montane Lavender Agnus Castus flowers Coriander prepared Cumin prepared Pepper Pyrethrum Seseleos Rue seed Licorice Licorice juice

Latin Paeonia officinalis Paeonia officinalis Oreganum vulgare Calamintha officinalis Ambrosia spp. Melissa officinalis Hyssopus officinale Mentha arvensis Oreganum marjorana Rosmarinus officinalis Betonica officinalis Mentha aquatica Salvia officinalis Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Elettaria cardamomum Alpina officinarum Siler montanum Lavendula officinalis Vitex agnus-castus Coriandrum sativum Cuminum cyminum Piper nigrum Anacyclus pyrethrum Siler montanum Ruta graveolens Glycyrrhiza glabra Succus Glycyrrhiza Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 3 drams ea.

* Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita),
** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in vinegar, then drying.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates Qi, settles Wind, clears Damp, benefits Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Epilepsy
2. Convulsions
3. Vertigo
4. Dizziness
5. other Wind diseases

Dose:

1–2 drams taken in broth

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.
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