Pastilli NereSpecies Nere Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Aromatically opens Obstructions, opens the Orifices of the Brain Use: Usually added to larger formulas, it is a potent aromatic to open obstructions, open the orifices of the Brain, awaken the Senses, and move the Qi Dose: 1⁄2 scruple Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar…
The following list serves to show obsolete Western herbs and the Chinese herbs that can be used in their place. Some herbs are the identical medicine to that previously used in the West (Cyperus rotundus, Costus etc.). Some are closely related species with uses similar enough that they could be used in place of the…
Trochisci de CamphoraTroches of Camphor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form Troches with Mucilage of Psyllium and Rose water. Function: Clears Heat, cools the Blood, stops Fever, eases Pain, promotes Rest Use: 1. Fever, especially Burning and High Fevers; 2. Spotted Fevers including Measles;3. Hectic Fevers with Thirst.4. Also useful for any…
Pulvis Cordis RefrigeransPowder to Cool the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustana Preparation: Powder; the stones must be finely levigated with Rose water until extremely fine. The herbs are powdered together, then the stones are added, lastly adding the Camphor and Musk. Function: Clears Heart Fire, Calms the Heart and Spirit Use: 1. Palpitations2….
Temperate Electuary for the Heart Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna * Note: doses given are rounded off from the Arab doses Preparation: Powder the herbs; powder the stones separately then add to the herbs. Add the Musk and Camphor at the end. It may be formed into Troches with Rose water, each weighing 1…
Victrix ThaumasticaMarvellous Conquereror Electuary to Conquer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) * The texts lists Rosarum babilonicarum, Babylonian Rose** The source text lists Spodium, which most often intends Tabasheer; in any case, Tabasheer is a better option in this formula.*** The text lists Amyli (in the first instance where we…
Diapenidon or Diapenidon FrigidumSugar Penids (without Spices)or Cooling Sugar Penids Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Powder. To make into an electuary, see Sugar Penid with Spices. Sugar Penids are prepared as follows: Dissolve Sugar in Barley water and boil gently down to a semi-solid Electuary. Sugar is to be covered with…
Trochisci DiarrhodonTroches of Rose Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder then form Troches with Rose juice or Rose water. Function: Clears Heat, resolves Fever Use: 1. Fevers including Burning Fever and Spotted Fever Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli (3)Pills of Lapis Lazuli (3) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form a pill mass with clarified Cabbage juice. Function: Purges Melancholy Use: 1. Melancholy2. obstinate Skin diseases including Leprosy, Psoriasis, Eczema etc;2. Melancholy diseases of the Head including Depression, Fear, Paranoia, Mental illness;3. Fibroids and Cancer;…
Letificans Conciliatoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 * The juices are prepared by depurating. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with Sugar.The stones should be well levigated before use. Function: Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness Use: 1. Sadness or Worry without cause2. Fearful3. Melancholy4….
Electuary for Head and Stomach Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * In later Arab formulas, Spodium refers to Tabasheer. However, in Greek formulas for internal use, burnt Ivory is generally referred to. Preparation: Powder all the herbs, and with Syrup of Violet, form an Electuary…
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…
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