Powder of Maximillian for Gravel Tradition: Western Source / Author: Emperor Maximillian (Gabelhover, 1599) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones Use: 1. Gravel2. Stones3. Edema Dose: 1–2 drams in wine, three times per week Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder for Vomiting of Blood Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Vomiting of Blood (Bleeding from the Stomach)2. May be used for other types of Bleeding Dose: 3 drams in Purslane water Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1….
Burnt Deer Horn Burnt Harts HornSha ru (Tibetan) Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Burnt Deer Horn (Adam, 2025) Zoological name: Cervus spp.A number of Deer species have been used, the main sources in TCM are: 1. C. nippon (Sika Deer) 2. C. elaphus (Red Deer) Parts used: Burnt Mature Deer horn…
Confectio de Hyacintho Confection of Hyacinth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Preparation: The stones must be properly prepared by levigation or other means; The Earths are prepared by levigating with Rose water then drying; Make a Confection with 4 oz. of Syrup of Lemons to every ounce of the above Powder by slowly adding…
Powder to Strengthen the Womb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives Preparation: Powder Function: Warms and strengthens the Kidneys and Uterus Use: 1. Uterine Prolapse2. Leukorrhea associated with Kidney weakness3. Uterine Bleeding associated with Kidney deficiency4. May be useful for Infertility associated with Kidney weakness Dose: the above makes 2 doses, to…
Trochisci de Terra Lemna, or Trochisci de Terra Sigillata Troches of Earth of Lemnos, or Troches of Sealed Earth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form into troches with Plantain juice Function: Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding Use: “These be excellent balls to staunch Spitting of Blood and chiefly if they be taken with…
Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 * The text lists Mali persici, Persian Apple. This was the name given by Pliny to Citron. Preparation: Powder, add sugar to sweeten Function: Clears Heat, relieves Putridity, eases Pain Use: 1. Bad breath from Rotting…
Powder for Menstrual Flux Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Bleeding Use: Excess Menstruation Dose: 1⁄2 dram with water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder of Plantain Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Dysentery or Diarrhea with Blood2. Excessive Menstruation3. Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels4. Blood in the Urine5. Spitting Blood6. Bladder Ulcers7. Incontinence8. Postpartum Bleeding9. Postpartum Incontinence Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Electuarium de OvoOr, Electuarium Aurum OviElectuary of EggsOr, ‘The Golden Egg’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: Emperor Maximilian (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Preparation: Blow the white out of new laid eggs, leaving the yolk, then fill the empty space with powdered Saffron (1 1⁄2–2 drams); close the holes with a piece of shell moistened with a little…
Trochisci de Succino, or Trochisci de Carabe, or Trochisci de ElectroQurs Kahruba (Unani)Troches of Amber Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue A version from Hunain’s Dispensatory: A version from The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi: A Contemporary Unani version: Preparation: Powder, and with mucilage of Psyllium seed, form Troches Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use:…
Electuarium Contra Lumbricos Electuary Against Worms Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 Preparation: With Honey decocted with Couch Grass, qs, form a Confection Function: Kills worms Use: Worms Dose: as much as a Hazelnut, up to 3 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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