Powder for Head Wounds Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding, promotes Healing Use: Wounds of the Head Dose: sprinkle on topically Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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…
Powder of Great Use Against Forgetfulness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philippi Grulingii Medicinae practica (1665) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp and Phlegm, regulates Qi, Strengthens the Brain Use: Amnesia, Poor or Failing Memory Dose: 1–2 drams with a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…
Antidote for Edema Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Warms, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine Use: Edema from Cold and obstruction of the Spleen and Liver Dose: 4 drams with warm water Cautions: 1. Not suiatble for Yin deficiency2. It…
Emperors Powder Species ImperatorisEmperors Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Herb Name Latin Amount * Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum 10 drams Ginger Zingiber officinalis 1 oz. Clove Eugenia caryophyllus 1⁄2 oz. Galangal Alpina officinarum 2 drams ea. Nutmeg Myristica fragrans Mace Myristica fragrans This is a SAMPLE FREE Formula Monograph from MedicineTraditions.CLICK…
Diambra, Species de AmbraePowder for Ambergris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder the herbs, adding the Musk and Ambergris at the end Function: Clears Cold and Damp, Warms the Yang, moves Qi and Blood, strengthens Stomach Use: 1. Yang Deficiency: Coldness2. Cold diseases of the Head and Brain; Mental Dullness, Loss of…
Pulvis Diacyminum Magnus Powder of Cumin Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas Myrepsus * Cumin is prepared by steeping in Vinegar for 24 hours, then drying Preparation: Powder; it can be made into an Electuary with 3 times its weight of Honey, or into a confection with a similar quantity of Sugar. Function:…
Powder for Weakness of Sight Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Strengthens the Brain and benefits the Eyes Use: 1. Weak, Dull or Failing Eyesight2. May be used for Floaters and early stages of Cataract Dose: 2 drams daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Medicamen ex inventione nostra defendens basin ab omni periculoMedicine to Defend the Base from all Danger Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Peony seed is to be collected during the New Moon** Several herbs were calleed Balsamita. It could refer to Achillaea ageratum or other herbs Preparation:…
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