Syrupus Cardiacus Cordial Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Boil it to a thick consistency (thickness of a Julep); traditionally it was aromatised by adding 3 grains of Ambergris and 1 grain of Musk towards the end. Function: Strengthens the Heart, benefits the Qi, benefits the Spirit Use: 1. Heart weakness 2. Low Spirits…
Tincture for Blood Stagnation Tincture for Blood Stagnation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Armenian Earth Terra Armenius 1⁄2 dram ea. Dragons Blood Daemonorops draco Mumia (Shilajit) Shilajit 1 scruple ea. Rhubarb Rheum palmatum 1⁄2 oz. Madder Rubia tinctorum Clove Eugenia caryophyllus 1⁄2 dram ea. Sugar…
Confection of Aloeswood Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and form a Confection with Honey Function: Strengthens Stomach, Promotes Digestion, Clears Damp, Use: 1. Poor appetite and digestion2. Nausea3. Damp affectinbg digestion Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuary of Seseli Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Florentinus Preparation: Powder the herbs, then mix with the honey to form an Electuary Function: Opens Obstruction, moves Qi and Blood, promotes Fertility Use: Female Infertility Dose: 1 dram Comment: This is one of the traditional formulas in which Ivory was used to treat Infertility….
Wine for Catarrh of Pope Adrian Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Bruise and cover with sufficient wine Function: Clears Damp and Phlegm, dries, regulates Qi Use: Catarrh Dose: a small wineglassful 2 or 3 times daily. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To WINESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
DiasennaOr, Electuarium de CassiaElectuary of Senna Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas An alternate version from Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai: Preparation: Powder the Hazelnuts and boil in 2 lbs. of clarified Honey, then add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary Function: Purges Melancholy Use: ‘It is good against Melancholy, Madness, and discontent of…
Infusion to purge Phlegm more Compound Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Infuse in Sage Water; press and sweeten with Sugar Function: Clears Phlegm Use: 1. Phlegm disease2. Cough, Asthma3. Cold Phlegm of the Stomach Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to INFUSIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Diaxyloaloesor Confectio XyloaloesElectuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder the herbs, mix with sufficient Honey of Emblic Myrobalans and Syrup of Quinces with Spices (ie. three times the weight of the powders) to form a confection, adding the Musk and Ambergris towards the end. The European Pharmacopoeias commonly used sugar…
Pilulae Lucis Majores,or Pilulae OpticaePills to Clarify Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with clarified Fennel juice. Function: Purges Phlegm and Melancholy from the Head, clears the Senses, Clarifies the Eyesight Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight2. Floaters3. Blindness4. Nightblindness5. Eye pain6. Excess humors affecting the Head and Senses7….
Electuary for Quotidian, Tertian and Quartan Fever Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and mix with three times their weight of Syrup of Violet to form an Electuary. Function: Clears Heat and Poison, alleviates Fever Use: 1. Used for Fever: Daily, Three-Daily and Four-Daily Fever…
Powder to Stimulate Venery Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wecker Preparation: Powder Function: Warms and strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Impotence, Premature Ejaculation2. Aphrodisiac Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle Cautions: Cantharides are highly irritant and would not be added today. However, it does demonstrate a suitable way to use Cantharides internally. If they…
Powder for Cold Diseases of the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Medicum, Renou et al., 1615 Preparation: Powder the herbs, add the Coral in fine powder, then add sufficient Sugar of Rosemary to give in a gentle sweetness (1⁄2–1 oz.) Function: Warms the Head, settles Wind, stops Spasms, regulates Qi and Blood Use:…
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