Triphala (Ayurveda)Bras gsum འབྲས་གསུམ་ (Tibet)Three Myrobalan Fruit Tradition: Indian (Ayurvedic); also used in Tibetan, Unani and Western Traditions Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, Tonic, laxative, harmonises, cleanses, laxative, digestive; balances 3 Dosas (Indian Humors: Bile, Phlegm and Wind); balances Blood and Qi Use: 1. It increases Digestion and Gastric motility, promotes Bowel…
Electuarium de ChalybeMajun FauladElectuary of Steel Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Cinnabar is washed with Lemon water** Datura seed is dry-fried*** Florum Nucum**** Nucis Stramonia may mean the green fruit pods of Datura Preparation: Form an Electuary according to art. It is stirred weekly and used after 6 months. Function: Clears…
Letificans Conciliatoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 * The juices are prepared by depurating. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with Sugar.The stones should be well levigated before use. Function: Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness Use: 1. Sadness or Worry without cause2. Fearful3. Melancholy4….
Triphera of Dodder of Thyme Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form confection with three times their weight of Honey of Emblic or Chebulic Myrobalan Function: Nourishes Blood, clears Melancholy Use: 1. Pale Skin 2. Hypochondriac passions3. Melancholy4. Mania Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: Compare with Triphala Electuary of…
Electuary of Life Tradition: Western Source / Author: Arnold de Villa Nova Preparation: Decoct the Raisin and Licorice in 2 1⁄2 lbs. of water, then strain; next add the Myrobalans beaten into course powder, then strain; add 1 lb. Sugar and boil to the thickness of a Syrup. Towards the end, add the remaining herbs…
Pilulae de OpopanacisPills of Opopanax Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Dissolve gums in warm water or Leek juice; the other ingredients are steeped in the juice of Oregano; then mix together to form Pills. Function: Clears Damp-Phlegm, settles Wind, stops Spasms Use: 1. Nervous diseases from Wind…
Pilulae Aggregative Majores Pills to Aggregate Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with Cabbage juice Function: Purges Phlegm, Bile and Melancholy Use: 1. Purges Phlegm and Bile form the Heart, Liver and Stomach2. Purges Melancholy from the Spleen and Lungs3. Diseases of the Head from mixed Humors4. Liver…
Triphala Electuary Greater Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Preparation: Powder; mix with Honey and Ghee to form an Electuary Function: Strengthens Kidney Yang, clears Cold and Damp Use: Increase Sexual potency of those with a Cold-moist temperament Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to…
Electuarium Elescop, or Episcopi‘Bishops Electuary’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder the herbs with the sugar, then mix with the warmed honey and form an Electuary. Function: Purges Bile and Pituitous (Damp) Humors, Settles Wind Use: 1. Joint Pain2. Arthritis3. Sciatica4. Lumbar pain5. Edema6. Colic7. Clears Damp from the Urinary system8. Hypochondriac…
Sprin bral zla ‘od སྤྲིན་བྲལ་ཟླ་ ཟླ་འོད་Cloudless Moonbeam Tradition: Tibetan Source / Author: Men Tsee Kang Preparation: Powder and form Pills. Function: Clears Heat and Bile, Clears Blood Heat Use: 1. Heat or Bile affecting any of the Organs (6 Hollow and 5 Vital)2. Acute and Chronic Fever / Infections3. Infectious (Epidemic) Fever Dose: 2–3 grams…
Saptamruta LohaFive Medicines with Iron Pill Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Preparation: Powder the herbs, mix with the bhasma and form 500mg pills or tablets Function: Nourish and strengthen the Blood, antacid Use: 1. Blood tonic in Anemia2. Hyperacidity 3. Colic4. also used for Diabetes and Cataracts Dose: 1 tablet (500mg) daily with Ghee and…
Pilulae ArabicaeArabian Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Powder and with Syrup of Wormwood form Pills Function: Purges all Humors from the Head, Stomach, Spleen, Bowels and Kidneys, especially Melancholy Use: 1. Severe or Chronic Headache2. Migraine3. Dizziness4. Vertigo5. Catarrh6. Pain of the Eyes, poor vision, floaters etc.7. Pain of the…
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