Syrupus de StoechasSyrup of Stoechas Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Judeus (De Morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Decoct in 4 lbs water to 2, then with Honey 1 lb and Sapa (new wine) 5 lbs form a syrup Function: Settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Diseases of the head and nerves from Wind…
Habb e BadamPills of Almond Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, form pills of size 4. Function: Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough Use: 1. Persistent, recrudescent and dormant Cough;2. Clears Phlegm from the Lungs;3. Laryngitis4. Acute Sore Throat Dose: 2 pills, sucked twice daily. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Confectio GaleniiConfection of Galen Tradition: Unani / Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Bitter Costus is generally regarded to be Inula racemosa. Costus root could also be used. Preparation: Powder all, and with twice the weight of Honey, form a Confection.If an Electuary was to be made, the sugar could be omitted and…
Antidotus Athanasia Minor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) * White Costus probably refers to Inula racemosa, Elecampane or Costus may be used. Preparation: Powder the herbs and mix with Honey to form an Electuary. Function: Moves Qi and Blood, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Lung diseases due to obstruction2. Pleurisy…
Pills of Black Pepper Tradition: Unani Source / Author: National Formulary of Unani Medicine, 1998 Preparation: Powder and form Pills. Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2. Cold-Phlegm type Asthma Dose: 500mg–1 gram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Potion (Wine) for Headache Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Infuse in wine and add honey Function: Stops Wind, clears Cold and Damp, moves the Blood Use: Headache Dose: a small cupful twice or thrice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To WINESBack to FORMULASHow to…
Electuarium de ChalybeMajun FauladElectuary of Steel Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Cinnabar is washed with Lemon water** Datura seed is dry-fried*** Florum Nucum**** Nucis Stramonia may mean the green fruit pods of Datura Preparation: Form an Electuary according to art. It is stirred weekly and used after 6 months. Function: Clears…
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,…
Electuarium de Calamintha Electuary of Calamint Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Form a powder, then with a sufficient amount of Sugar, form and Electuary or Tablets S.A. Function: Warms the Stomach, moves Qi, clears Cold and Damp, relieves Spasm and Pain Use: 1. Wind, Colic2. Nausea3. Obstruction of the Stomach or Spleen4. Indigestion…
Electuary of Aloeswood of Avicenna Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna (Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid) Preparation: Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Warms and strengthens the Stomach, promotes Digestion Use: 1. Stomach weakness with Cold2. Indigestion, Poor Appetite3. Abdominal Pain from Cold Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
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…
Antidotum Experum Contra Frigidam Podagram & Omnes Pedum DoloresAntidote Experienced Against Cold Gout & All Feet Pain Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder, and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary Function: Warms, clears Wind, Cold and Damp, eases Pain Use: 1….
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