Pills to Purge in Barrenness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder, steep in 4 oz. of Feverfew juice, and leave in a warm place to dry. Repeat thrice; From 1 dram form 6 pills Function: Purges excess, opens Obstruction, moves the Blood Use: 1. Infertility associated with Excess, or obstructed Menstruation 2. Obstruction…
Pilulae Pestilentiales,or Pilulae Commune,or Pilulae RuffiTiryaq Wabai, Tiryaq-e-Afai, or Habb-e-Taaun (Unani)Pestilential Pills,or Common Pills, or Pills of Ruffus Safflower (Saffron substitute), Aloe & Myrrh Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Ruffus of Ephesos (98-117? AD) Preparation: Powder and form Pills the size of peas using Lemon juice Syrup, or Syrup of Wormwood Function: Cleanses excess,…
Foetid Pills Major of Galen Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen * The text lists Thapsia indiae, obviously an Indian species of Thapsia. Preparation: Dissolve the gums in Leek water, add the rest in powder and form pills Function: Clears Phlegm and Damp from the Nerves and Brain Use: 1. Vertigo, Dizziness2. Headache, Migraine 3….
Pills of Gentian Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Unani Formulary of India Preparation: Powder the herbs and mix with clarified Celery juice to form a pill mass. Function: Clears and purges Liver Heat, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Liver pain2. Jaundice 3. Liver Fever Dose: 5–10 grams Cautions: Not suitable for Cold constitutions or Blood deficiency….
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…
Foetid Pills Minor of Galen Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Dissolve the gums in Leek water, add the rest in powder and form pills Function: Clears Phlegm and Damp from the Nerves and Brain Use: 1. Vertigo, Dizziness2. Headache, Migraine 3. Epilepsy4. Join pain from Damp; Arthritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica5. Pain of the whole…
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 Alopecia from Phlegm Tradition: Western Source / Author: Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612 Preparation: Powder and with Wormwood juice form a Pill mass, from 1 dram, make 6 pills. Function: Purges Phlegm, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Alopecia associated with Phlegm2. These may be used for numerous conditions where Phlegm requires Purging Dose: 3…
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 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…
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