Pulvis Contra AbortumPowder Against Miscarriage Tradition: Western Source / Author: Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697 Preparation: Powder finely and mix well Function: Regulates Qi, clears Heat, prevents Leakages, calms the Mind and Spirit Use: Threatened Miscarriage from:1. Fright;2. Emotions, Restlessness;3. Hyperactivity of the Fetus;4. excess Heat;5. Bleeding Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle Cautions:…
Water of Emperor Frederick for the Sight Water of Emperor Frederick for the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Latin Amount * Betony fresh Betonica officinalis 6 handfuls ea. Rue fresh Ruta graveolens 1 oz. Vervain fresh Verbena officinalis 1⁄2 dram ea. Celandine fresh Chelidonium majus Eyebright fresh Euphrasia officinalis Roses fresh…
Species Contra Apoplexiam Powder Against Apoplexy (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zwelfer (Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697) Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Apoplexy2. Epilepsy3. Vertgio4. Dizziness5. other Wind diseases Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formula: This is an expanded version…
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…
Triphera Saracenica Magna Triphera of the Saracens Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Fry Myrobalans in butter (or Ghee) and the rest in Almond oil, then mix with triple their weight of clarified Honey. At last add Turbith powder 5 drams, Musk 15 grains (some versions seemed to not add Turbith) Function:…
Pulvis contra Abortum Powder Against Abortion Tradition: Western Source / Author: Royal Pharmacopoeia of France, Charras, 1678 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, Astringes, Strengthens Use: 1. Threatened Miscarriage from Heat2. Fetal Restlessness3. Bleeding During Pregnancy from Heat4. Stomach weakness with Diarrhea Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: The Narwhal horn and Ivory could be…
Four Thieves Vinegar Acetum Quattuor Furarii Four Thieves Vinegar Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Latin Amount * Calamus Acorus calamus 1⁄4 oz. ea. Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum 2 in number Mint Mentha arvensis Lavender Lavendula officinalis Rue Ruta graveolens Sage Salvia officinalis Wormwood Artemisia absinthum Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Clove Eugenia caryophyllus Nutmeg Myristica fragrans…
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…
Expert Electuary of Catilinae Tradition: Western Source / Author: Catilina (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder; mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Promotes Urine, Clears Damp, Opens Obstructions, Dissolves Crass Wind, Strengthens the Stomach Use: 1. Edema2. Wind of the Stomach and Intestines3. Stomach weakness, Loss of appetite, Nausea…
Diasatyrion Electuary of Orchid Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Antidotarium) Preparation: Renodeus gives the following method of preparation: ‘First the roots must be boiled in sufficient water, till they be tabid; then they must be baked, and transmitted through a hair-sieve; then mixed with despumed and cocted Honey, and then again servefied…
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 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…
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