Powder for Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtenberg (Pharmacopoea Wirtenbergica) Preparation: Powder the herbs, Amber and Deer horn, mix with the Pearled Sugar, then add the Cinnamon oil and mix well. Allow to dry and powder. Function: Settles Wind, moves Blood, regulates Qi, benefits the Brain Use: Apoplexy Dose: 1 dram morning and night…
Tincture of Life (Mynsichts) Tinctura VitaeTincture of Life Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mynsichts Herb Name Latin Amount * Damask Rose water Aqua Rosa Damascena 4 lbs Orange peel Citrus aurantium 1⁄2 oz. ea. Citron peel Citrus medica 2 drams ea. Rose Rosa gallica 1 1⁄2 drams ea. Mint Mentha arvensis 1⁄2 dram ea. Balm Melissa officinalis…
Trochisci Aquilaria Troches of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form, into Troches with Honey of Raisins Function: Strengthen the Heart and Brain, Settles Wind, Regulates Qi Use: 1. Palpitations2. Arrhythmia3. Fainting4. Catarrh5. Edema6. Colic7. Also to help with Contagious Diseases Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
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…
Electuarium LaetificansLetificans Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * source text says Hyacinth (Zircon) can also be used** source text listed Carfa, called “Cinamomi crassioris”, thick or coarse Cinnamon Preparation: With three times the weight of clarified Hioney, form an Electuary. Function: Strengthens Heart and Stomach, Clears Damp, Moves Qi, Promotes Joy…
Letificans Almansoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis (Rhazes) Preparation: Beat the Myrobalan with 12 ounces of water into a fine paste and triturate until one-fifth remains. Strain or filter, then add 6 ounce of Honey and heat gently until excess water is consumed. To every 12 ounces of this add 1 ounce of…
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