Syrup for Excess Menstrual Bleeding Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Preparation: Decoct in water, strain, add Honey and form a syrup Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Heat-type Excessive Menstrual Bleeding Dose: 2 oz., 2 or more times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To SYRUPSBack to FORMULASHow to…
Infusion for Consumption Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion with a heaped teaspoonful Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin Use: Consumption Dose: a small cupful, sweetened with Honey, several times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to INFUSIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Decoctum Fumariae CompositaDecoction of Fumitory CompoundOr, Decoction to be taken in May Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil gently to half. Preferably decocted in Whey but can also be boiled in water. Whey powder could also be added to the strained water decoction.If a stronger purgative effect is desired,…
Decoction for the Liver Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625) Preparation: Decoction Function: Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat Use: 1. Liver obstruction2. Inflammation of the Liver, Hepatitis3. Cholecystitis4. Jaundice Dose: 3 oz. Comment: This was called Hepatica Potio Mirabilis; Wonderous Potion for the Liver Cautions: None noted…
Decoction of Figwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse in water overnight, enough to cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil briefly, leave sit for 10 minutes, and strain. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Scrofula 2. Lymphadenitis3. chronic Skin Diseases (Eczema and Psoriasis) Dose: a cupful 2 or 3 times daily…
Syrup of Senna Comp. Syrupus Cassiae CompositumSyrup of Senna Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Latin Amount * Barley Hordeum vulgare 1 oz. Endive Chicorium endiva 1 handful ea. Chicory Chicorium intybus 1⁄2 handful ea. Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria 4 drams ea. Maidenhair Adiantum capillus-veneris 7 Hart’s Tongue Asplenium scolopendrium 3 drams ea. Fern…
Powder for Incontinence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Leakage Use: Incontinence Dose: 1 dram with wine Cautions: None noted Modifications: Unless encapsulated, this would not doubt do well with some Anise or Licorice to mask the unpleasant taste. Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Decoction for the Gall Bladder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Consultationes ac responsiones medicae, Thomas Mermann, Franz Ignaz Thiermairo, 1675 Preparation: Decoct, strain and add Syrup of Two Roots, 2 oz. Function: Opens the Liver and Gall Bladder, remove Obstructions Use: 1. Cholecystitis2. Gall Stones3. Obstruction of the Liver and Gall Bladder Dose: the above…
Trochisci de AnnisTroches of Annis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625 Preparation: Powder; form Troches with Rue juice. Function: Opens Obstructions of the Liver, clears Heat and Phlegm, relieves Wind Use: 1. benefits Liver, Spleen and Stomach;2. opens Obstructions of these organs;3. Wind and Bloating of the Stomach Dose: 1⁄2–1…
Powder for the Liver Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Liver Heat, opens Obstructions Use: Heat, Inflammation or Pain of the Liver and Gall Bladder Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Decoction for Hepatitis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Model Botanic Guide to Health, Fox, 1916 Preparation: Decoct in 5 pints down to 2 pints. Add a teaspoonful of Cayenne powder Function: Clears Liver Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation Use: 1. Hepatitis2. Liver Heat with poor Liver function; 3. Chronic Liver disease Dose: a wineglassful every…
Decoction of Dandelion Tradition: Western Source / Author: Model Botanic Guide to Health, Fox, 1916 Preparation: Add to 5 pints water and boil half an hour. Strain, let cool, and clarify. Then add 1⁄2 teaspoonful Cayenne. Function: Opens the Liver, clears Heat, removes Obstruction Use: 1. Jaundice2. Hepatitis3. Liver obstruction Dose: take a wineglassful 4…
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