Powder for Migraine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Alexander Benedicti

Herb Name Tabasheer Red Coral Labrusca (Sour Grape) * Coriander prepared Mace Rose

Latin Bambusae silicae Corallum rubrum Vitis labrusca Coriandrum sativum Myristica fragrans Rosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 scruples ea.

* Labrusca is probably Vitis labrusca (syn. V. bracteata), the Sour or Wild Grape. Some older texts state that this is simply unripe Grapes.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, settles Wind, eases Pain

Use:

1. Migraine
2. Headache from Wind and Heat

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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