Electuary for Spitting Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Boil the sugar with Plantain water to a syrup, add the rest in powder. Function: Clears Heat, strengthens Lung Qi and Yin, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Spitting Blood with Lung deficiency Dose: 1–2 drams Comment: This nourishes the Lungs and thickens the Blood so…
Emmenagogue Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Preparation: Decoct in water; strain, and form a syrup with 12 ounces of Honey Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Blood and Qi, strengthens Qi and Blood, nourishes Yin, promotes Menstruation Use: 1. Amenorrhea with deficiency 2. Dysmenorrhea3. Uterine Obstruction which may include Fibroids, Tumors,…
Electuary for Jaundice in Children Tradition: Western Source / Author: Robert Boyle (Collection of Choice Remedies, 1692) Preparation: Cut the Currants, press through a sieve (it is best to steam them a little first), then add the Rhubarb in powder and mix well. Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions Use: Specific for Jaundice in Children Dose:…
Decoctio CommunisCommon Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Seethe in 1 quart of water until one-third has been consumed Function: Laxative, opens Obstructions Use: 1. useful to keep the body open, being a gentle Laxative;2. useful in Chronic Constipation or Constipation in the old or weak; 3. suitable for mild digestive irritations;4….
Decoctum Depurans Decoction to Purify Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Extemporanea, 1710 Preparation: Chop the Currants small. Boil in 3 pints down to 2 pints. The source text said to add Sal Prunella 2 drams; Syrup of the 5 Opening roots 4 ounces, mix. Function: Cleanses Heat from the Blood, clears Heat and Toxin,…
Syrupus de AcorusSyrup of Calamus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * several plants were called “Wild Sage”. S. nemorosa (Wood Sage) or S. verbenaca (Clary Sage) are possibly indicated. Preparation: With 6 ounces clarified Honey and 12 ounces of Rain water that has been clarified with egg white, form a syrup. Function: Stops Wind,…
Confection for Dizziness and Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Decoct the Currants and Licorice in the Bugloss and Endive Water, then strain and press, then add the rest, decoct until thick, strain, and when almost cold add the following in fine Powder: Preparation: Form into a confection as described Function: Benefits the Liver,…
Decoction for Sore Throat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Boil together until one quarter has boiled away Function: clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Inflammation, eases Pain Use: 1. acute Sore Throat2. Laryngitis3. Pharyngitis4. beginning of Tonsillitis Dose: a little is taken warm 5–7 times daily; it may be used as a gargle Cautions:…
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