Powder to Cleanse the Afterbirth Tradition: Western Source / Author: Prospectus Pharmaceutici, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, cleanses Afterbirth Use: Used after Birth to promote expulsion of the Afterbirth Dose: 1 scruple with Mugwort Water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Syrup of Horehound of Hamech Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Hamech (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Steep in 23 lbs of water overnight, then decoct to 10 lbs. Then add 2 lbs each of Sugar Penids, Honey and Rob and form a Syrup, hanging in it 1 dram of Saffron hung in…
Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…
Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Preparation: Powder, then with clarified Borage and Bugloss juices, form Troches Function: Strengthens the Heart, Stomach, Mind and Spirits, regulates Qi, clears Heat, purifies the Blood Use: 1. Heart Weakness 2. Defects of the Mind and Spirit 3….
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…
Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder, and with White Sugar refined in Water of Mints 4.5 lbs., form a Confection. Function: Warms and strengthens Kidney Yang, promotes Fertility Use: 1. Infertility in male or female associated with Kidney Yang deficiency…
Powder of Senna Tradition: Western Source / Author: Montagna Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy from the Head Use: 1. Phlegm or Melancholy of the Head Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Special Confection for Scoliosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art. Function: Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood Use: 1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’; 2. Scoliosis;3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back Dose: A piece…
Trochisci DiarrhodonTroches of Rose Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Powder and form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, moves Qi, benefits Digestion Use: 1. Abdominal Pain2. Stomachache3. poor Digestion4. also Chronic Fever5. beginning stages of Edema Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pilulae de FoetidaFoetid Pills, or Stinking Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Dissolve the gums in Leek juice; then add the remaining in powder, and with Syrup of the Juice of Leeks, make a Pill mass, S.A. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm and Damp Use: “Foetid Pills are of much use, for they…
Species ImperatorisEmperors Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Wind, benefits the Heart, strengthens Digestion Use: 1. Coldness of the Heart2. Stomach Coldness: Wind, Colic, promotes Digestion Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Confection for all Stomach Diseases Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Corticum exteriorum pistaceorum could be the Bark of the tree or the shell of the nut ** The amount of Red and White Coral (together) was to be equal to the rest. Preparation: Powder the herbs,…
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