Tinctura Convulsio
Tincture Against Convulsions

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Salmon

Herb Name Hyssop Rue Sage Stoechas Rosemary Calamint Betony Calamus Peony root Parsley root Stone Parsley root Fennel root Butchers Broom root Asparagus root Aniseed Fennel seed Nutmeg Cinnamon Honey

Latin Hyssopus officinale Ruta graveolens Salvia officinalis Lavendula stoechas Rosmarinus officinalis Calamintha officinalis Betonica officinalis Acorus calamus Peonia officinalis Petroselinum crispum Sison amomum Foeniculum vulgare Ruscus aculeatus Asparagus officinale Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Mel Amount 1 handful ea. 2 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 6 oz.

Preparation:

Cover with enough Spiritum Vitae (45-60% alcohol) to cover by 4 fingers, then digest for 20 days in B.M., and decant the Tincture.

Function:

moves Qi and Blood, stops Wind, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Convulsions
2. Epilepsy
3. Lethargy
4. Vertigo
5. Dizziness

Dose:

1 spoonful 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

“Excellent against all affections of the Brain and Nerves; it cures Convulsions, Falling Sickness [Epilepsy], Lethargies, and such like diseases”. (Salmon)
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