Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Sage Lavender Hyssop Mint Clove Nutmeg Cinnamon White Ginger * Grains of Paradise Zedoary Galangal Calamus Juniper berry Peony seed

Latin Salvia officinalis Lavendula officinalis Hyssopus officinale Mentha arvensis Eugenia caryophyllus Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Aframomum melegueta Curcuma zedoaria Alpina officinarum Acorus calamus Juniperus communis Paeonia officinalis Amount 2 oz. 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams 3 drams 1⁄2 oz.

* White Ginger can refer to Hedychium coronarium. Regular Ginger can be used in its place.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Nerves

Use:

1. Paralysis
2. Vertigo
3. Related Wind diseases

Dose:

1 dram morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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