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Syrupus CuscutaSyrup of Dodder of Thyme Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Infuse for 24 hours in 10 pints of Spring Water, then boil to 6 pints, strain and press, then with Sugar 5 lbs. boil to a syrup. The Stoechas, Dodder and Agaric should be added towards the end of decocting, then…
Syrup of Horehound of Hamech Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Hamech (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Steep in 23 lbs of water overnight, then decoct to 10 lbs. Then add 2 lbs each of Sugar Penids, Honey and Rob and form a Syrup, hanging in it 1 dram of Saffron hung in…
Syrupus Marubiuum, or Syrupus de PrassioSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Preparation: Boil in 8 lbs. of Honey Water in B.M. to 4 lbs.; add 2 lbs. each of Honey and Sugar; Boil, then perfume with 1 oz. of Orris root Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1….
Syrupus de Artemisia MinorSyrup of Mugwort Lesser Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Boil in 5 pounds of Water, strain and with 1 1⁄2 pounds of White Sugar and half a pound of Honey, form a Syrup. Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. Menstrual cramps4. Hysteria5….
Powder for Loss of Appetite Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Qi, Warms, clears Damp, benefits the Stomach Use: Poor Appetite Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder for the Stomach Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius, Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620 Preparation: Powder Function: Warms the Stomach, clears Damp, regulates Qi Use: Disorders associated with Cold and Damp of the Stomach with Qi stagnation Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…
Electuarium Ducis Electuary for a Duke Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder and prepare an Electuary with three times their weight of Honey Function: Warms and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen, benefits Digestion, moves Qi, promotes Urine, clears Stones Use: 1. Indigestion 2. Poor appetite3. Nausea, Vomiting4. Wind-Colic5. Internal Coldness6. Promotes Urine in…
Trochiscus ThermopoeusTroches to Heat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Horehound Syrup Function: Warms, clears Cold, Phlegm and Damp Use: 1. Rheum of the Head (runny nose etc.)2. Cold Phlegm of the Chest 3. Coldness of the Whole Body Dose: 1–2 drams with warm water…
Trochisci de CapparisTroches of Capers Root-bark Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Dissolve the Ammoniac in vinegar, mix in the Agrimony juice, then add the rest in powder and form Troches. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Qi, resolves Hardness Use: 1. Obstructio, Hardness and Tumors of the Spleen or Liver (or other…
Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita), Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in…
Pulvis Capitalis CalidusPowder to Warm the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Powder Function: Warms the Head, clears Cold Phlegm Use: 1. Catarrh2. Other conditions associated with Cold Phlegm of the head Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Juniper berry or Mastic could replace Juniper gum. Back to POWDERSBack to…
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