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Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Cumin is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar, then drying** Coriander is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar of Raisins, then drying Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm-Damp, moves Qi and Blood, strengthens the Brain Use: 1. Loss of…
Syrup for the Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Sennertus Preparation: Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs., and with sufficient Honey, form a Syrup. The herbs should be decocted first, adding the aromatics towards the end. Function: Clears Cold-Damp-Phlegm, opens the Orifices of the Brain, moves Qi, benefits the Brain…
Powder to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Purges the Head and Eyes, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Eye disorders associated with excess Humors2. May be useful in early stages of Cataract, Floaters, Failing Eyesight etc. Dose: Take 1⁄2–1 dram with warm water or Wine of Rosemary Cautions: None noted…
Confection for Hard Swellings Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Pound them all well together, then with 3 oz. of Sugar, make a confection. Function: Moves the Blood, clears Phlegm, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Fibroids2. Scrofula 3. Lymphadenitis4. Sclerosis of the Organs Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram, twice daily with wine, beginning with 1⁄2 dram and…
Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…
Syrupus de Betonica CompositusSyrup of Betony Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Prepare a syrup Function: Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, clears Damp, opens Obstructions, ease Pain Use: 1. Headache from Damp2. Migraine3. Neuralgia, Nerve Pain4. Also promotes Menstruation and relieves Pain Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Special Confection for Scoliosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art. Function: Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood Use: 1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’; 2. Scoliosis;3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back Dose: A piece…
Syrupus de Betonica Compositus Syrup of Betony Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form a Syrup.The following method was used by some: Digest them in 6 lbs. of warm water, and 2 1⁄2 lbs. of clarified juice of Betony for 24 hours; then distill in B.M. until 5 lbs. have come over….
Ointment for Back Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mizald Preparation: Stamp the herbs and mix with Vinegar and Fat and form an ointment. Function: Moves the Blood, relieves Pain Use: Back pain Dose: applied topically Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To OINTMENTSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Tincture for Paralysis Tincture Against Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius Herb Name Latin Amount * Asparagus root Asparagus officinale 6 drams ea. Peony root Paeonia officinalis Butchers Broom root Ruscus aculeatus 1 handful ea. Hyssop Hyssopus officinale 2 drams Betony Betonica officinalis Gout-Ivy Ajuga chamaepitys 1 pugil ea. Cowslips Primula veris 1 oz….
Powder for Cold Diseases of the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Medicum, Renou et al., 1615 Preparation: Powder the herbs, add the Coral in fine powder, then add sufficient Sugar of Rosemary to give in a gentle sweetness (1⁄2–1 oz.) Function: Warms the Head, settles Wind, stops Spasms, regulates Qi and Blood Use:…
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