Traumatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710 Preparation: Decoction. It can be decocted in wine, or equal parts of water and wine. If there is heat, decoct in water. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, moves the Blood, clears Stasis Use: 1. Bruising2. Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury with Inflammation3….
Powder to Cleanse the Afterbirth Tradition: Western Source / Author: Prospectus Pharmaceutici, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, cleanses Afterbirth Use: Used after Birth to promote expulsion of the Afterbirth Dose: 1 scruple with Mugwort Water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Triphera Minus,Or Triphera PhoenonisTriphera Minor,Or Lesser TripheraOr “The Delicate Electuary” Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue * Steel filings are steeped in vinegar 24 hours, then drying and powdered finely. Preparation: Roast the Myrobalans with Butter (Ghee is better). Powder the remaining medicines and moisten with a little Oil of Sweet Almonds. Mix well,…
Diascordium Electuary of Scordium Tradition: Western Source / Author: Francastor (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Preparation: Form an Electuary Function: Clears Wind and Heat, resists Poison, prevents Infection Use: 1. Protects against Infection of Epidemic and Infectious diseases including the Plague.2. Used for Infection of Epidemic and Infectious diseases3. Used for Spotted Fevers including Measles and Small Pox.4….
Syrupus de ArtemisiaSyrup of Mugwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Augustana Preparation: Bruise the herbs, infuse for 24 hours in 14 pounds of water, then boil gently until half is gone. Strain and press well, then with 2 pounds each of Sugar and Honey, and 4 ounces of Vinegar (added towards the end) form…
Powder of Madder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Preparation: Powder Function: Strongly Moves the Blood, opens Obstruction, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. Fixed, sharp Pain associated with Blood Stagnation4. This could be useful for Gynecological tumors such as Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in wine Cautions: 1. Not used during…
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