Powder for Cold Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: An Hospital for the Diseased, gathered by T.C., 1579 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough, Frees the Lungs Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2. Chronic Cold-type Asthma3. Asthmatic Bronchitis4. Shortness of breath5. Chronic Coughs6. Chest Pain Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack…
Powder for Defect of Milk Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Preparation: Powder Function: increases Milk supply and quality Use: Defect of Milk (poor quality or supply)= Dose: 1 dram with Wine or Decoction of Red Chickpeas Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver Use: Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Purge to be Taken in Cancer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Macerate overnight in sufficient Fumitory water, bringing briefly to the boil the following morning. Strain, and add 1⁄2 oz. of the Syrup of the Juice of Fumitory, and 2 drams of Confectio Hamech. Function: Purges Melancholy, opens Obstruction, resolves Tumors Use: Cancer…
Pulvis AntiapoplecticusPowder Against Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zwelfer (Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697) Preparation: Powder the herbs, add the Amber in fine powder, then add the Cinnamon oil, mix well, allow to dry, then powder and keep for use. Function: Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1….
Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Chronic Bronchitis3. Cough and Wheezing Dose: Lick as often as required; or…
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Decoction to Strengthen the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct in Wine; it may be sweetened if desired Function: Regulates Qi, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: Used to strengthen the Head in the long-term treatment of disorders of the Brain and Nerves 1. Vertigo2. Dizziness3. Epilepsy4. Paralysis etc. Dose: small cupful…
Syrupus Hologagus FrankfurtiiSyrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk…
Sugar for Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Powder the herbs then mix with the sugar. Function: Clears Wind and Phlegm, regulates Qi Use: 1. Vertigo2. Dizziness 3. may be used for Meniere’s Disease Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Syrupus MarrubiumSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form a Syrup according to Art Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm2. Chronic Cough with excess Phlegm3. Hoarseness4. Wheezing with excess Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath7. Hemoptysis8. Consumption9. Also promotes Urine Dose: 1–2 oz….
Decoction to Warm the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Settles Wind, clears Damp and Phlegm, Calms the Nerves Use: 1. Headache2. Migraine3. Epilepsy4. Apoplexy Dose: 3 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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