Syrupus de Agno Casto Syrup of Agnus Castus Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Bruise the seeds and boil in 3 lbs. of a decoction made of 1⁄2. ounce each of Lentil and Coriander seed until 2 lbs. has been consumed. Strain, and add 2 oz. of Lemon juice, and 1 1⁄2 lbs. of…
Pulvis Aromaticus HystericusAromatic Hysteric Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620 Preparation: Powder, and mix with an equal weight of Rosemary Sugar Function: Warms, moves Qi Use: 1. Hysteria, PMS2. Amenorrhea 3. Dysmenorrhea from Cold4. Also may be used for Lethargy, Mental Dullness and Poor Memory associated with Cold and Damp…
Confection for a Cold and Moist Uterus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Preparation: Powder the herbs and beat with sufficient Sugar. Function: Clears Cold and Phlegm, clears Obstruction, benefits the Uterus Use: 1. Infertility associated with Cold and Phlegm2. Uterine diseases associated with Cold and Phlegm Dose: Make a potion…
Powder for Leukorrhea Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, warms the Kidneys Use: Leukorrhea from Cold and Damp with Kidney weakness Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Wine for Incontinence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius, Opera Medica, 1737 Preparation: Infuse 24 hours. Strain through Hippocrats sleeve, aromatising with 1⁄2 oz. Cinnamon and sugar to taste. Function: Astringes to stop Leakage, strengthen the Kidney Use: Incontinence Dose: 3 oz., twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: This formula will not be adversely affected…
Pills for Spermatorrhea Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749) Preparation: Powder, and with Venice Turpentine, form pills Function: Astringent, clears Heat, strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Spermatorrhea2. Leukorrhea3. Diarrhea 4. Bleeding Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Cold Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Cold Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum 1 dram ea. Orris Iris germanica 5 drams Agnus Castus Vitex agnus-castus 10 drams Bean flour Phaseolus vulgaris 3 drams ea….
Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita), Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in…
Douche for Wind of the Womb Douche for Wind of the Womb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper Herb Name Latin Amount * Calamint Calamintha officinalis 1 handful ea. Agnus Castus Vitex agnus-castus Rue Ruta graveolens 2 drams ea. Aniseed Pimpinella anisum Costus Saussurea lappa Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum Preparation: boil in 1 pint of white…
Powder for Spermatorrhea Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Leakage, strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Spermatorrhea2. Irregular Menstruation3. Dysmenorrhea4. Menopausal symptoms5. Infertility Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: There are a number of formulas that use this combination:Powder for Gonorrhea,…
Troches Praised for the Liver, Spleen and Stomach Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Preparation: Powder; form Troches with Fennel juice Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Heat, Alterative Use: Pain and obstruction of the Liver, Spleen or Stomach Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
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