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Electuary for the Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Preparation: With clarified Honey, thrice the weight of the rest, form an Electuary Function: Benefits the Sight Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight Dose: 1⁄2 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuarium de ChalybeMajun FauladElectuary of Steel Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Cinnabar is washed with Lemon water** Datura seed is dry-fried*** Florum Nucum**** Nucis Stramonia may mean the green fruit pods of Datura Preparation: Form an Electuary according to art. It is stirred weekly and used after 6 months. Function: Clears…
Powder for Ascites Tradition: Western Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Opens Obstructions, purges Water Use: Ascites Dose: 1 dram taken with vinegar in which the following powders are infused: Squinanth, Agrimony, Fennel and Anise, of each 2 drams. Cautions: Not suitable for the very weak.Do not overdose….
Decoction for Back Pain and Kidney Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Boil in 6 lbs. water down to half, strain Function: Warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine, Breaks Stones Use: 1. Cold-type Kidney pain2. Lower Back and Hip pain3. Gravel and Stones Dose: give half a bowlful Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Electuarium de Calamintha Electuary of Calamint Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Form a powder, then with a sufficient amount of Sugar, form and Electuary or Tablets S.A. Function: Warms the Stomach, moves Qi, clears Cold and Damp, relieves Spasm and Pain Use: 1. Wind, Colic2. Nausea3. Obstruction of the Stomach or Spleen4. Indigestion…
Powder for Uterine Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder the herbs, then mix well with the Sugar Function: Moves the Blood, eases Pain Use: 1. Uterine Pain associated with Cold and Blood Stasis2. Dysmenorrhea associated with Cold and Blood Stasis Dose: 1 spoonful with wine Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy Modifications: 1….
Pulvis AquilariaPowder of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder Function: Regulates Qi, benefits the Stomach and Heart, clears Damp Use: 1. Stomach weakness with Wind, Bloating, Nausea, Indigestion, Belching, Hiccup;2. Pressure, pain or distention of the Stomach or Abdomen associated with Qi stagnation3. Heart weakness with Fainting, Palpitations4. Sweetens the Breath…
Trochisci de Lacca Troches of Gum Lacca Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony Function: Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Jaundice2. Abdominal Pain3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis4. Fever associated with Obstruction5. Edema6….
Troches of Rhubarb for the Liver Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and with Plantain juice, form Troches Function: Clears Liver Heat, Styptic Use: 1. used for Liver disease with Heat and Obstruction;2. Stops Heat-type Bleeding, especially for Hemoptysis Dose: 3–5 grams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a…
Powder for Chronic Diarrhea Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder, then mix with twice their weight of roasted Chickpea flour Function: Astringent, strengthens the Stomach and Bowels Use: 1. Chronic Diarrhea2. May be useful in Chronic Bowel disease with Diarrhea such as Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel,…
Pilulae Aggregative Majores Pills to Aggregate Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with Cabbage juice Function: Purges Phlegm, Bile and Melancholy Use: 1. Purges Phlegm and Bile form the Heart, Liver and Stomach2. Purges Melancholy from the Spleen and Lungs3. Diseases of the Head from mixed Humors4. Liver…
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