Powder of Frankincense and Pepper Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, clears Cold and Damp, benefits the Brain Use: 1. Poor or Failing Memory2. Promotes Cerebral circulation Dose: This is taken as a dose every morning with wine Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1. It is stronger with Calamus added….
Decoction for the Liver Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625) Preparation: Decoction Function: Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat Use: 1. Liver obstruction2. Inflammation of the Liver, Hepatitis3. Cholecystitis4. Jaundice Dose: 3 oz. Comment: This was called Hepatica Potio Mirabilis; Wonderous Potion for the Liver Cautions: None noted…
Electuarium de Margaritis Electuary of Pearl Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna * The exact identity of this herb is uncertain. It is variously listed as Cassiali or Seitaragi (Nasturtium). Our chosen source that we have gone with is that of Arnold de Villa Nova who listed Cassia Lignea. Preparation: With Sugar the weight…
Electuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Moves Qi, Clears Cold and Damp, Benefits the Heart Use: 1. Palpitations2. Distress, Anxiety3. Colic, Wind, Bloating Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Lithontripticon,or Species LithontribonStone-Breaking Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Wind and Damp, Promote Urine, Clears Stones Use: “Breaks and expels the stone if it is in the Kidneys or Bladder. using this medicine. they incur neither the pain nor the handicap of the Stone” (Nicholas, Antidotarium)1. Gravel and…
Electuary of Gentian Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey, and form an Electuary. Function: Clears Damp, Moves Qi, Opens Obstructions Use: 1. Obstruction of the Liver or Spleen2. Pain of the Stomach3. Pain of the Kidneys or Bladder Dose: 1 dram…
Wonderful Confection for Cold Nerve Diseases Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Decoct the first three ingredients, strain, add 10 lbs. Honey and boil until thick. Then add the rest in fine powder. Function: Stops Wind, Clears Cold and Phlegm, Strengthens the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Headache2….
Trochisci de LaccaTroches of Gum Lacca Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony Function: Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Jaundice2. Abdominal Pain3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis4. Fever associated with Obstruction5. Edema…
Electuary for AmnesiaOr, Electuary for Forgetfulness and Foolishness Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Unani PharmacopoeiaPharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder the herbs, and mix with clarified Honey to form an Electuary Function: Clears Cold and Phlegm, moves the Blood, cleanses and benefits the Brain Use: 1. Poor or Failing Memory2. increases Cerebral Circulation 3. Foolishness4. Dullness…
Electuary of Frankincense Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Add the powdered herbs to the heated Syrup and mix well Function: Astringes to stop Leakage Use: 1. Urinary Incontinence2. Kidney and Gall Bladder tonic Dose: 5 grams twice daily with Bhasma of Egg Shell Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Preparation: Beat the herbs well together, dissolve the gums in wine, then form an Electuary with sufficient clarified Honey. Function: Warms the Stomach and Intestines, clears Wind, Eases Pain Use: 1. Wind, Colic 2. Stomach and Intestinal Spasm and…
Powder for Scrofula Tradition: Western Source / Author: Palestra Pharmaceutica, Felix Palacios, 1763: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, resolves Swellings and Masses Use: 1. Scrofula2. Lymphadenitis3. Goiter4. Glandular Swellings coming from Phlegm and Heat Dose: 1⁄2 dram (up to 1 dram) every morning in wine or some other suitable vehicle. It was long…
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