Pills of Isaac Heben Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Isaac Heben Preparation: Powder and form pills the size of chickpeas with Fennel water Function: Clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma from Phlegm2. Cough, Wheezing Dose: 1 dram (up to 2 drams was given) Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: Pills of…
Electuary of Rhubarb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.** Gafit, given in…
Hiera Pachi,or Hiera Archigenis,or Hiera DiacolochyntidosThe Hiera of Pachiusor, Hiera of Archigenis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Scribonius Preparation: The gums are macerated overnight in Honey-water or Wine, then strained; these are then mixed with the Honey (3 lbs., 3 oz., & 5 drams) and boiled gently together, after which the others in powder are…
Decoction to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Decoct in water to 2 1⁄2 lbs., and dissolve in 3 oz. of sugar; then Aromatise with 2 drams of Cinnamon. Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Phlegm and Heat, moves Qi, strengthens the Head and Senses Use: 1. Cleanses the Head…
Potion for Virulent and Corrosive Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wecker Preparation: Boil in sufficient water and make a potion for 2 draughts, adding Syrup of Rose Solutive Function: Clears Heat and Poison, resolves Swelling, promotes Healing Use: 1. Virulent and Corrosive Ulcers Dose: divide into 2 equal doses Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Powder Purging Melancholy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Fuchs (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy Use: 1. Melancholy diseases2. Dementia, Mental Illness Dose: 1–1 1⁄2 drams once daily for 7 days. Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1. Prepared Lapis Lazuli can be used in place of Azurite. Comment: This appeared…
Infusion to Purge Phlegm Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Bruise; infuse for 10 hours in Sage or Wormwood water; press, and sweeten with Sugar. It could be infused in water with a little Sage and/or Wormwood added. Function: Clears Phlegm Use: 1. Phlegm disease2. especially for Cough, Asthma Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions:…
Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. Preparation: Decoct in sufficient water until one-third is wasted Function: Clear Phlegm, benefit…
Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli (1)Pills of Lapis Lazuli (1) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue * Lapis Lazuli is preprared by washing a number of times, then levigating with Rose water. A contemporary version used in Unani Medicine: * Lapis Lazuli is preprared by washing a number of times, then levigating with Rose water….
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Pilulae de EuphorbioPills of Euphorbium Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form a pill mass with Syrup of Leek juice Function: Purges Cold Phlegm and Damp, stops Wind Use: 1. Edema2. Arthritis 3. Rheumatism4. Tremors5. Hemiplegia6. Leukoderma7. Vitiligo Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: 1. These are very harsh. Only used in strong bodies with…
Electuary of Turbith Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Honey Function: Opens Obstruction, clears Wind, expels Phlegm, promotes Urine Use: 1. Chronic Fever2. Viscid Humors3. Clears Phlegm Obstructing the Lungs or Stomach4. Wind, Colic Pain5. Edema Dose: 2–3…
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