Powder for the Liver Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Liver Heat, opens Obstructions Use: Heat, Inflammation or Pain of the Liver and Gall Bladder Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Diaireos Salomonis Electuary of Orris Root Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Cut the fruits small, and beat them to a pulp, then push through a sieve. Beat all the other ingredients separately, then beat them together. With Sugar dissolved in Hyssop Water and clarified Honey, of each twice the weight of the…
Electuary to Clarify the Voice Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Honey Function: Clears Wind-Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Benefits the Voice Use: 1. Hoarseness2. Loss of Voice 3. Itchy Throat4. Phlegm obstructing the Throat Dose: 1 dram Cautions: Not suitable for…
Pills of Datura Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, and with a little water, form Pills Function: Astringent for the Kidneys Use: 1. Nocturnal Emission2. Delays Ejaculation Dose: 150mg Cautions: 1. Avoid overdose2. Not used during Pregnancy Modifications: Comment: Note that Unani has another Pill of Datura (Pills of Shafa) used for Headache and…
Electuary for Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder and form a confection with clarified Honey. Function: Moves the Blood, clears Phlegm, Benefits Brain Use: Memory loss in the aged, especially in cases with signs of Cold and Poor circulation (cyanotic lips, dull complexion etc.) Dose: 1 dram Cautions: Not suited to Heat-type…
Karpuradi ChurnaPowder of Camphor Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Wind, Cold and Phlegm, Benefits Digestion, Stops Cough Use: 1. Loss of Appetite2. Vomiting3. Cough4. Asthma5. Laryngitis6. Hoarseness7. Tumors8. Hemorrhoids Dose: 1⁄2–1 spoonful, 2–3 times daily with warm water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
DiaprassiumElectuary of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Luminare Majus, 1551) Preparation: Powder and with three times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing, opens Obstructions Use: “Effective for all coldness of the chest. and especially for Catarrh and coldness of the…
Electuary Against Forgetfulness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Secrets of Art and Nature, John Wecker, London, 1660 Preparation: Form into a fine powder, and with purified Honey, form an Electuary (or pills). Function: Clears Cold and Damp, moves Qi, benefits the Brain Use: 1. Poor or Failing Memory 2. Poor digestion Dose: 1 dram at…
Electuarium LaetificansLetificans Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * source text says Hyacinth (Zircon) can also be used** source text listed Carfa, called “Cinamomi crassioris”, thick or coarse Cinnamon Preparation: With three times the weight of clarified Hioney, form an Electuary. Function: Strengthens Heart and Stomach, Clears Damp, Moves Qi, Promotes Joy…
Pulvis Diacyminum Magnus Powder of Cumin Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas Myrepsus * Cumin is prepared by steeping in Vinegar for 24 hours, then drying Preparation: Powder; it can be made into an Electuary with 3 times its weight of Honey, or into a confection with a similar quantity of Sugar. Function:…
Electuary of Frankincense Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder and with clarified Honey, make an Electuary Function: Moves the Blood, clears Cold and Damp, regulates Qi, benefits the Brain Use: 1. Poor or Failing Memory2. Increases Cerebral circulation Dose: 1 dram Comment: This is an expanded version of Powder of Frankincense and Pepper.It…
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