Tincture for Apoplexy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Mylius (Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620)

Herb Name Peony seed Nutmeg Coriander prepared Mistletoe Galangal Cubeb Cinnamon Long Pepper Rosemary flower Tormentil Ginger Sugar

Latin Paeonia officinalis Myristica fragrans Coriandrum sativum Viscum alba Alpina officinarum Piper cubeba Cinnamonum zeylanicum Piper longum Rosmarinus officinalis Potentilla tormentilla Zingiber officinalis Saccharum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 scruple ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. sufficient

Preparation:

Infuse in Wine or Spirit of Convallaria; traditionally Malago wine distilled from Lily of the Valley was used.

Function:

Warms, promotes Circulation, clears Wind

Use:

1. Apoplexy
2. May be used for other Wind diseases such as Epilepsy and Vertigo

Dose:

1 spoonful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

“It is powerful against the Apoplexy, Falling Sickness [Epilepsy], Vertigo, Migraine, Carus, Lethargy, Palsy [Paralysis], Convulsions, and loss of Memory”. (Salmon)
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