Pilulae Pestilentes Pills for Pestilence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, and make a Pill mass with the Theriac Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Blood, clears Heat and Damp, purges excess Use: 1. Resists Infection during Epidemics including the Plague2. Benefits the Brain and improves Memory3. cleanses the Stomach and Bowels4. clears the Sight and…
Hiera Logadii Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus A version from the Syrian Book of Medicine: Preparation: Powder them all individually, then with three times their weight of Honey, form an Electuary, according to Art. Function: Purges Melancholy, clears Damp, settles Wind Use: Used for all Chronic Diseases of the Head1. Madness, Insanity,…
Swedish Bitters Swedish Bitters Tradition: Western Source / Author: Urban Hiärne, Royal Physician to the King of Sweden The original version of Urban Hiärne: Herb Name Latin Amount * Aloe Aloe spp. 26 grams (16 parts) Myrrh Commiphora molmol 6.6 grams (4 parts) Rhubarb Rheum palmatum 3.3 grams (2 parts) Venice Treacle * Theriac Venezian…
Pills for Mixed Humors Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder, mix with Rose juice and form Pills Function: Purges mixed Humors, especially Pituitous, Bile and Burnt Bile Use: Obstinate diseases with mixed Humors: 1. Skin diseases2. Tumors Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Pilulae Imperiales Imperial Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernelius Preparation: Form pills with Syrup of Violets Function: Purges Bile and Phlegm, Purges Mixed Humors, strengthens the Stomach Use: “It cleanses the body of mixed humours, and strengthens the Stomach exceedingly, as also the Bowels, Liver, and Natural Spirits: it is good for cold natures,…
Elixir Vitae (Tincture of Life) Elixir Vitae Tincture of Life Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse in 1 quart (1.1 liter) of Alcohol (40%), or Vodka.Allow to steep for 2 weeks, shaking daily, then strain and keep. Function: Opens Obstructions, cleanses and regulates Digestion, Promotes Circulation Use: 1. Used as a Bitter tonic to…
Pilulae de RubiaPills of Madder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and form pills with Mugwort juice or syrup Function: Moves Blood, clears Phlegm, resolves Stasis, promotes Menstruation Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. May be useful for Uterine Fibroids Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy Modifications: In this formula, Zedoary or Corydalis Yan…
Pilulae de Rhabarbaro cum AgaricoPills of Rhubarb and Agaricor, Pills to Purge Bile and Phlegm Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder, then form pills with a suitable liquid. Function: Purges Bile, Phlegm and Pituitous Humors Use: Diseases caused by Bile, Phlegm and Pituitous Humors (Damp-Heat) Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Pilulae de OpopanacisPills of Opopanax Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Dissolve gums in warm water or Leek juice; the other ingredients are steeped in the juice of Oregano; then mix together to form Pills. Function: Clears Damp-Phlegm, settles Wind, stops Spasms Use: 1. Nervous diseases from Wind…
Theriac for Pain in the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form a confection with Honey Function: Clears Wind, opens Obstructions, Stops Pain Use: 1. Chronic Headache2. Epilepsy 3. Wind diseases of the Head4. Asthma5. Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea6. Hip and Joint pain, Sciatica7. Gravel…
Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Decoct equal parts of Squill juice and Honey, then add the rest in powder to form a confection (normally 3 parts of Syrup to one part powders, by weight). Function: Clears Wind and Phlegm, stops Spasm Use: 1….
Pilulae Arthritica Pills for Arthritis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder and form into Pills with Syrup of Ground Pine, or thickened Fennel juice, or another suitable syrup or juice. Function: Clears Wind-Cold-Damp, relieves Pain Use: 1. Arthritis 2. Rheumatism3. Sciatica4. Scrofula, Swollen Lymph nodes5. Cook (Marrow of Surgery, 1685) recommended them…
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