Decoction to Open the Body Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Decoct the herbs with a Chicken; in the strained decoction, add 1 dram of Cream of Tartar. Function: Opens, clears Heat and Toxin, prepares Melancholy Humor Use: 1. Prepares the Melancholy Humor before purging in Tumor and Cancer 2. Gentle…
Syrupus Hologagus FrankfurtiiSyrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk…
Decoction for Cancer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710 Preparation: Make a Decoction in Water 3 quarts to 3 pints and half; to the strained Liquor add Altering Syrup of Apples and Syrup of Lemon Juice, of each 4 ounces, mix all. Function: clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Masses and…
Powder of Madder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749 Preparation: Powder Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Heat, resists Poison, moves Blood Use: 1. protects against Plague and Malign Fevers2. promotes Menstruation3. strengthens Stomach and benefits Digestion4. Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Stomach Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy. Modifications: Back…
Decoctum Fumariae CompositaDecoction of Fumitory CompoundOr, Decoction to be taken in May Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil gently to half. Preferably decocted in Whey but can also be boiled in water. Whey powder could also be added to the strained water decoction.If a stronger purgative effect is desired,…
Plaster for Hard Tumors of the Uterus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Dissolve the gums in in strong Wine-Vinegar and thicken to form the consistency of an Ointment, the add the rest in powder and mix well. Then with Oil of Capers make a Plaster according to Art, spreading it on Leather or…
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