Trochisci Absinthio Minus Lesser Troches of Wormwood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder then form Troches with sufficient clarified Chicory juice Function: Moves Qi, opens Liver Obstructions Use: 1. Liver Obstructions2. Liver Hardness and Tumors; 3. Jaundice;4. Stomach Hardness and Tumors;5. Hepatitis;6. Chronic Fevers;7. Pain of the abdominal organs from obstruction;8. Edema,…
Secret Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder and form pills with Fennel juice Function: Purges the Head and Senses, clears Phlegm, Bile and Melancholy from the Head, open Obstructions, moves Qi Use: 1. Obstructed Vision caused by excess of Humors2. Obstruction of the Brain or other Senses due to…
Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) * Bitter Costus is said by some to be derived from the mature root of Saussurea lappa. Others have said it was Inula racemosa. In any case, regular Costus may be used. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three…
Electuarium Papus InnocentiiElectuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary Function: Clears Wind-Cold, promotes Circulation, benefits the Eyes Use: Poor and Failing Eyesight, especially in the aged Dose: 1 dram morning and evening, in Eyebright water or wine, or some other suitable vehicle…
Powder for Edema Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine Use: 1. Edema associated with Heat2. Gravel, Stones3. may be useful for early stage Kidney failure Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pills for Retention of Urine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * Cantharides are prepared by removing their wings and legs. Preparation: Dissolve the gum in wine, add the rest in fine powder and form pills the size of peas. Function: Strongly promote Urine, clears Cold and Damp, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain Use: 1. Obstructed…
Pills Against Barrenness Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Preparation: Powder, mix with warm Feverfew water 5 oz., and seal in a jar and stand in a dry warm place; add more Feverfew water and repeat twice more. Then make each dram make 6 pills. Function: Opens Obstructions, promotes Circulation, cleanses…
Electuarium de PolypodioElectuary of Polypody Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1551 Preparation: Powder the herbs. Decoct the sugar ands penids in Orris water and form a solid confection. Function: Clears Damp, Purges Melancholy, Benefits the Spleen Use: Melancholy diseases Dose: ½–1 dram Cautions: 1. Not suitable for marked weakness2. Not used during Pregnancy…
Infusion for Rheumatoid Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion Function: Clears Wind and Damp, relieves Pain Use: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis2. other types of Arthritis associated with Wind and Damp 3. Also for Damp-type Edema Dose: 1 cupful 2 or 3 times daily, taken for months Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Antidotum Quod Helenae Augustae Conficiebatur Antidote prepared for the Empress Helena Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder the herbs and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary Function: Warms, clears Phlegm, stops Wind Use: 1. Vertigo2. Tumors 3. Cough4. strengthens the Voice5….
Triphera MagnusTriphera Greater (with Opium and Without) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder them all. Then with three times their weight of clarified Honey form an Electuary. Function: Warms to clear Cold, moves Qi Use: 1. Cold type Stomach Pain 2. Cold Phlegm of the Lungs3. Cold Cough4. Pneumonia5. Spitting Blood (cold-type)6….
Trochisci de Rhabarbaro Troches of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder; with white wine that has been boiled, or with Dodder water, form Troches of 1 dram. Function: Opens Liver Obstructions, clears Heat and Damp, resolves Swelling, moves Qi Use: “Trochisks of Rhubarb are good against the cold and bilious affections,…
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