Electuary of Aloeswood Lesser Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid * The weight given in the source text is 1 mann, equal to 816 grams. This, however, seems excessive. The Sugar can be reduced. Preparation: Powder the herbs and mix with the sugar.Minhaj al-dukkan said to mix the powder with clarified…
Pilulae Imperiales MagistraleMagisterial Imperial Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form pills with Syrup of Rose or Violet. Function: Purges Bile and Phlegm, Purges Mixed Humors, strengthens the Stomach Use: 1. purges excess, purges Phlegm, Bile and Mixed Humors2. cleanses the Stomach, Bowels and Liver;3. benefits the Stomach and Digestion;4. also for…
Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Preparation: Powder, then with clarified Borage and Bugloss juices, form Troches Function: Strengthens the Heart, Stomach, Mind and Spirits, regulates Qi, clears Heat, purifies the Blood Use: 1. Heart Weakness 2. Defects of the Mind and Spirit 3….
Powder for Evil Complexion of the Heart Tradition: Powder Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * The text lists Gemmae, ‘Gems’. It probably refers to the 5 Precious Stones Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Melancholy, Strengthens and Benefits the Heart Use: 1. Melancholy affecting the Heart Dose: 1 dram with Syrup of…
Confection for Heart Tremors Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Note: the proportion designated ‘3 drams’ was listed as 3 ounces in the text. It is most certainly an error and is probably meant to be in the proportion as given as 3 drams. The structure of the…
Trochisci DiarrhodonTroches of Rose Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Powder and form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, moves Qi, benefits Digestion Use: 1. Abdominal Pain2. Stomachache3. poor Digestion4. also Chronic Fever5. beginning stages of Edema Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuary of Frankincense 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. Preparation: Powder and…
Confection for all Stomach Diseases Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Corticum exteriorum pistaceorum could be the Bark of the tree or the shell of the nut ** The amount of Red and White Coral (together) was to be equal to the rest. Preparation: Powder the herbs,…
Trochisci Moschata Troches of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Powder the herbs, adding the Musk at last, then form Troches with wine Function: Moves Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart Use: This appeared in the chapter on Heart Tremors; useful for Palpitations and Arrhythmias Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, with wine or…
DiacinnamonumPowder of Cinnamon Compound Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder; 7 1⁄2 oz. can be made into an Electuary with 2 lbs., 8 oz. Clarified Honey Function: Clears Cold and Damp, warms and strengthen the Stomach, Spleen and Kidneys Use: “for all bad, cold, moist Stomachs”“all affections proceeding from a Cold cause”.1. Stomach…
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Decoction of Sarsaparilla Against Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Guide to the Practical Physician, Theophrastus Bonet, MD, London, 1684 Preparation: Steep the Sarsaparilla for 24 hours in 2 quarts of water, then boil down to half, adding the seeds and flowers towards the end; add the Aloeswood at the very end, allowing it…
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