Electuary to Clarify the Voice Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Honey Function: Clears Wind-Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Benefits the Voice Use: 1. Hoarseness2. Loss of Voice 3. Itchy Throat4. Phlegm obstructing the Throat Dose: 1 dram Cautions: Not suitable for…
Electuary for Sadness and Worry Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Lapis Lazuli is prepared by being burnt and washed** Gallia here probably refers to Gallia Moschata, an aromatic compound of Musk. The versions of these we have now are much later than Galen, so perhaps…
Powder to Warm and Bind the Belly Tradition: Western Source / Author: Rondeletius Preparation: Powder Function: Warms, Astringent, strengthens the Stomach Use: 1. Diarrhea and Looseness associated with Cold and Damp2. Gastritis3. Colitis Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder for Digestion Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius Preparation: Powder the herbs, then mix with the Sugar Function: Warms, moves Qi, stimulates Digestion Use: 1. stimulates Appetite and Digestion (taken before food)2. relieves Wind, Colic, Bloating, Indigestion, Acid Reflux (taken after food) Dose: 1 teaspoonful with each meal which may be taken with an…
Diacydonium Composita Electuary of Quince Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end. Clarify with the white of an Egg, removing the scum. Add the spices in fine powder, and boil to the thickness of Honey Function: Strengthens the Stomach, clears Damp,…
Powder to Strengthen the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder, sprinkle with Rose water, dry, powder and keep for use Function: Strengthens and Regulates the Heart, moves the Blood, regulates Qi Use: 1. Heart Weakness with Palpitation2. Heart Tremors (Arrhythmia) Dose: 1 scruple with Wine or Rose water Cautions: None noted Modifications:…
Troches for Hardness of the Liver Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Preparation: Powder and form Pills with Fennel juice Function: Clears Heat, moves Blood, resolves Hardness Use: Used for hardness (sclerosis) of the Liver, also of the Spleen, Stomach or other abdominal organs Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Karpuradi ChurnaPowder of Camphor Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Wind, Cold and Phlegm, Benefits Digestion, Stops Cough Use: 1. Loss of Appetite2. Vomiting3. Cough4. Asthma5. Laryngitis6. Hoarseness7. Tumors8. Hemorrhoids Dose: 1⁄2–1 spoonful, 2–3 times daily with warm water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Electuarium de GemmisElectuary of Gems Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder; Make Electuary with Honey of Emblics and Honey of Rose, or Sugar dissolved in Rose water.The stones must all be prepared by levigation with Rose water. Function: Strengthens the Heart, Clears Melancholy, Calms the Mind and Spirit Use: 1. Clears Bile…
Dia Zingiber Electuary of Ginger Tradition: Westerm, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Form an Electuary with sufficient Sugar dissolved in a suitable water Function: Strengthens the Lungs and Stomach, clears Cold Phlegm, Stops Cough Use: 1. Cough from Cold Phlegm2. Wheezing 3. Nausea, Vomiting4. Weakness5. Wasting Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar…
DiaprassiumElectuary of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Luminare Majus, 1551) Preparation: Powder and with three times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing, opens Obstructions Use: “Effective for all coldness of the chest. and especially for Catarrh and coldness of the…
Infusion for Burnt Bile of Mesue Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Mix, infuse 6 hours in Fumitory water, express and sweeten. Function: Purges Melancholy and Burnt Bile Use: For diseases of Burnt Bile; helps prepare and cleanse.1. Used for Skin diseases 2. Black Jaundice3. Melancholy diseases of the Head Dose: 2–4 oz….
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