Species PectoralesPectoral Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: German and Russian Pharmacopoeias (C. early 20th century) Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Cough and Wheezing, clears Phlegm Use: 1. Cough from Phlegm2. Bronchitis Dose: 2–3 grams in a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1. A compound that went by the name of ‘Hamburg Pectoral Infusion’ added…
Troches for Liver and Jaundice Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus Preparation: Powder; form troches with water Function: Opens Obstructions Use: 1. obstruction of the Liver2. Jaundice Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Confection of Montagnana for the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Beat the herbs to powder and form a confection with sufficient (3 times the weight) Sugar or Honey. Function: Benefit the Brain and Senses, strengthens Sight, moves Qi, clears Obstruction Use: 1. Poor or Failing Sight2. Loss of Sight3. Mists, Clouds or…
Antidotum ad Frigitatem Lumborum, & Venereos actus, & ad Defectionem SeminisAntidote for Cold Lumbar, for Venery, and Defect of Semen Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) * It is possible that Winter Cherry is intended. Preparation: Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Warms and Strengthens the…
Antidotum HaemogogumElectuary Provoking Menstruation Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrini (Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641) Preparation: Powder, and with three times their weight of clarified Honey or Sugar, form a confection Function: Moves the Qi, promotes Menstruation, warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine Use: 1. Amenorrhea 2. Dysmenorrhea3. Pain of the Uterus4. Strengthens Women5. expels Dead…
Electuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid * Our translated source text lists Canella. It is more likely to be Cassia Wood, but in any case Cassia Wood can be used..** Sukk is an aromatic compound containing Musk*** Chebulic Myrobalan is soaked in wine and dried**** Our trans;ated source…
DiacatholicumOr, Electuarium CatholicumCatholicum,Or, Universal Purging Electuary Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Boil the fresh Polypody roots and Fennel seed together in 4 lbs. of water until one-third has wasted, then strain and press well. Boil the strained liquor with 2 lbs. of Sugar to the thickness of an electuary (like Honey), then…
Annis, Aniseed Anisoon (Unani) Ortus sanitatis, Cube, Johann von, 1501 Atlas der officinellen pflanzen (2), Felix, 1899 Aniseed (Adam, 2016) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Pimpinella anisum Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Very Warm, dry. Pungent, Sweet. Classification: 2J. RAREFYING3C. ALEXIPHARMICS. 3H. LACTAGOGUE4e. STOMACHIC. 4g. HEPATIC. 4i. UTERINE Uses: 1….
Powder for Melancholy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Quercetan, Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy Use: A gentle purge of Melancholy; used for mild or acute cases of Melancholy, or Melancholy in a weak or sensitive person. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a…
Diacrocon, or Electuarium Croci, or Diacurcuma Majores Electuary of Saffron Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: With 8 times the weight of all the rest in Sugar dissolved in Endive Water and clarified, form an Electuary. Function: Warms, Opens Obstructions, Moves Blood and Qi, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Antidote 2. Cold and Weakness…
Special Powder for Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm, regulates Wind, opens Obstruction, promotes Circulation, purges the Head, benefits the Brain and Memory Use: Used for a number of purposes:1. strengthen the Brain and benefits and increases the Memory2. Dizziness, Vertigo and like disorders of the Head3. cleanses the…
Pilulae Aggregative Majores, or Pilulae PolychrestaePills of Many Virtuesor Greater Polycrest Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder all the dry ingredients together, except for the Mastic, Scammony, and Aloe which should be powdered apart then added. With a little Syrup of Damask Roses, form a pill mass. Function: Purges all Humors…
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