Tincture for Vertigo

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620

Herb Name Stoechas Eyebright Thyme Marjoram Betony Rosemary flowers Lavender flowers Aniseed Fennel seed Peony root Hog Fennel Squill Clove Cinnamon Aloeswood

Latin Lavendula stoechas Euphrasia officinalis Thymus vulgaris Oreganum marjorana Betonica officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Lavendula officinalis Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Paeonia officinalis Peucedanum officinale Scilla maritima Eugenia caryophyllus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Aquillaria agallocha Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 pugil ea. 3 scruples ea. 4 scruples ea. 2 drams 2 scruples 1⁄2 dram 1 scruple

Preparation:

Infuse in Spiritum Vitae (ie. Brandy, or 40–60% alcohol), enough to cover by 4 finger- breadths.

Function:

Regulates Qi, settles Wind, benefits the Brain and Nerves

Use:

1. Vertigo
2. Dizziness
3. may be useful for Meniere’s Disease and Tinnitus

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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