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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…
Emmenagogue Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, moves Blood and Qi Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. This may be useful for Tumors of the Uterus, Endometriosis etc. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: This is only suitable for use in strong bodies Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to…
Potion for Difficult Labor Tradition: Western Source / Author: Compleat Midwifes Practice, 1611 Preparation: Powder, and beat with 2 ounces of Pennyroyal water Function: Moves the Blood, warms the Kidneys, eases Pain, promotes Labor Use: Difficult or Prolonged Labor Dose: Take the above as a draught Cautions: Not used in pregnancy except at the time…
Electuary of Peony Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with three times the weight of clarified Honey. Function: Settles Wind, stops Spasms, clears Phlegm and Damp, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Specifically used for Epilepsy2. May be used for other diseases of the Head and Nerves associated with…
Confection for Catarrh Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Dissolve the gums, add the rest in powder, then mix with three times its weight of clarified Honey to form a Confection or small pills. Function: Clears Wind, Clears Phlegm and Damp Use: Catarrh from Phlegm and Damp Dose:…
AlbotinElectuary (Lohoch) of Turpentine Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna (Luminare Majus, 1551) Preparation: Grind and sieve; it was traditionally beaten with Asses milk, formed into Troches, then dried in the shade, this being repeated three times. Then it was made into an Electuary (Lohoch) with Honey, and kept for use. Function: Clears Phlegm,…
Trochisci de CamphoraTroches of Camphor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form Troches with Mucilage of Psyllium and Rose water. Function: Clears Heat, cools the Blood, stops Fever, eases Pain, promotes Rest Use: 1. Fever, especially Burning and High Fevers; 2. Spotted Fevers including Measles;3. Hectic Fevers with Thirst.4. Also useful for any…
Pills to Purge in Barrenness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder, steep in 4 oz. of Feverfew juice, and leave in a warm place to dry. Repeat thrice; From 1 dram form 6 pills Function: Purges excess, opens Obstruction, moves the Blood Use: 1. Infertility associated with Excess, or obstructed Menstruation 2. Obstruction…
Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver Use: Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Pilulae Pestilentiales,or Pilulae Commune,or Pilulae RuffiTiryaq Wabai, Tiryaq-e-Afai, or Habb-e-Taaun (Unani)Pestilential Pills,or Common Pills, or Pills of Ruffus Safflower (Saffron substitute), Aloe & Myrrh Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Ruffus of Ephesos (98-117? AD) Preparation: Powder and form Pills the size of peas using Lemon juice Syrup, or Syrup of Wormwood Function: Cleanses excess,…
Confectio GaleniiConfection of Galen Tradition: Unani / Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Bitter Costus is generally regarded to be Inula racemosa. Costus root could also be used. Preparation: Powder all, and with twice the weight of Honey, form a Confection.If an Electuary was to be made, the sugar could be omitted and…
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